JEE Main2010ChemistryElectrochemistryActual
The Gibbs energy for the decomposition of Al ₂ O ₃ at 500^ C is as follows : 2 3 Al ₂ O ₃ 4 3 Al + O ₂, _ r G =+966 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ The potential difference needed for electrolytic reduction of Al ₂ O ₃ at 500^ C is at least
Options
- A4.5 ~V
- B3.0 ~V
- C2.5 ~V
- D5.0 ~V
Correct answer
C. 2.5 ~V
Step-by-step solution
G=-n F E E= - G n F E=- 966 10^3 4 96500 =-2.5 ~V The potential difference needed for the reduction =2.5 ~V