AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Electrode Potentials MCQ Question
Given:
(i) Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⟶ Cu, E° = 0.337 V
(ii) Cu⁺ + e⁻ ⟶ Cu, E° = 0.153 V
Electrode potential, E° for the reaction, Cu⁺ + e⁻ ⟶ Cu, will be:
0.90 V
0.30 V
0.38 V
0.52 V
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electrode potential for the reaction Cu⁺ + e⁻ ⟶ Cu is calculated using the given standard electrode potentials. The correct value is 0.38 V.
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