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STANDARD Chemistry Nernst Equation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

For the cell reaction : 2Cu⁺(aq) → Cu(s) + Cu²⁺(aq), the standard cell potential is 0.36V. The equilibrium constant for the reaction is

A

1.2 × 10⁶

B

7.4 × 10¹²

C

2.4 × 10⁶

D

5.5 × 10⁸

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The equilibrium constant Kₑ is calculated using the Nernst equation: log Kₑ = nE°/0.0591. For the given reaction, n = 1, so log Kₑ = 1 × 0.36 / 0.0591 = 6.09. Therefore, Kₑ = antilog 6.09 = 1.2 × 10⁶.

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