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For the following cell,
Zn(s)|ZnSO4(aq)||CuSO4(aq)|Cu(s)
when the concentration of Zn2+ is 10 times the concentration of Cu2+, the expression for ΔG (in J mol1) is [F is
Faraday constant; R is gas constant; T is temperature; E(cell)=1.1V]

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2.303RT2.2F
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2.2F
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2.303RT+1.1F
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1.1F
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Solution

The correct option is A 2.303RT2.2F
Zn|ZnSO4(aq)||CuSO4(aq)|Cu

ΔG=ΔG+RT In Q

ΔG=ΔG+2.303RT log Q(Q=[Zn+2][Cu+2]=101)

ΔG=nFECell
=2F×1,1
=2.2 F
ΔG=2.2F+2.303 RT log 101
ΔG=2.303 RT2.2F

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