FeO42- +2.0 V Fe3+ 0.8 V Fe2+ -0.5 V Fe0 In the above diagram, the standard electrode potentials are given in volts (over the arrow). The value of E (FeO42-/Fe2+) is :
- 1.2 V
- 2.1 V
- 1.4 V
- 1.7 V
Answer
(4) 1.7 V
Solution
Concept: E is not additive, but G = -nFE is.
FeO42- Fe3+: n1 = 3, E = 2.0 V
Fe3+ Fe2+: n2 = 1, E = 0.8 V
-4FE = -3F(2.0) - 1F(0.8) ⇒ E = 6.84 = 1.7 V
Answer: (4)