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Problem 74b
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Section: Cumulative Problems
Chapter 18: Electrochemistry
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Given information
The standard electrode potential for the reduction of to is.
The standard electrode potential for the reduction of to is .
The standard electrode potential for the reduction of to is .
The value of Faraday's constant is .
The value of gas constant is .
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The reaction at anode is,
……(1)
The reaction at cathode is,
……(2)
Multiply equation (1) by . Add this equation to equation (2) to obtain the final reaction.
The standard electrode potential of the cell is calculated by the formula,
Substitute the value of standard electrode potentials at anode and cathode in the above expression.
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