AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Electrode Potentials MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

For the disproportionation of copper : 2 Cu⁺ → Cu²⁺ + Cu, E° is : - (Given E° for Cu²⁺/Cu is 0.34 V & E° for Cu²⁺/Cu⁺ is 0.15 V :

A

0.49 V

B

– 0.19 V

C

0.38 V

D

– 0.38 V

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Using the Nernst equation and given potentials, the E° for the reaction is calculated as 0.38 V.

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