In the given electrochemical cell, Ag(s)|AgCl(s)|FeCl2(aq), FeCl3(aq) | Pt(s) at 298 K, the cell potential ( Ecell) will increase when : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C, D and E Only
- A and B Only
- B Only
- A and E Only
Answer
(1) C, D and E Only
Solution
Anode (oxidation): Ag(s) + Cl-(aq) AgCl(s) + e-
Cathode (reduction): Fe3+(aq) + e- Fe2+(aq)
Cell reaction: Ag(s) + Cl-(aq) + Fe3+(aq) AgCl(s) + Fe2+(aq), n = 1
Nernst equation:
Ecell = E cell - 0.059 [ Fe2+][ Fe3+][Cl-]
Ecell increases when [ Fe2+] decreases (C), [ Fe3+] increases (D) or [Cl-] increases (E).
A and B decrease Ecell.
Answer: (1)