AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Gibbs Free Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

For the reduction of silver ions with copper metal, the standard cell potential was found to be +0.46 V at 25°C. The value of standard Gibbs energy, ΔG⁰ will be (F = 96500 C mol⁻¹)

A

−98.0 kJ

B

−89.0 kJ

C

−79.0 kJ

D

−44.5 kJ

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The standard Gibbs energy change can be calculated using the formula ΔG⁰ = −nFE⁰. Here, n = 2 (number of electrons transferred), F = 96500 C mol⁻¹, and E⁰ = 0.46 V. Substituting these values gives ΔG⁰ = −(2)(96500)(0.46) = −89.0 kJ.

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