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For the galvanic cell reaction given below: 2Cr(s) + 3Cd^ 2+ (aq)...

For the galvanic cell reaction given below:
2Cr(s)+3Cd2+(aq)→2Cr3+(aq)+3Cd(s)2\mathrm{Cr(s)} + 3\mathrm{Cd}^{2+}\mathrm{(aq)} \rightarrow 2\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\mathrm{(aq)} + 3\mathrm{Cd(s)}

The standard cell potential (Ecell∘E^{\circ}_{\text{cell}}) is 0.34 V0.34\text{ V}. Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG∘\Delta G^{\circ}) for the reaction.
(Given: 1 F=96500 C mol−11\text{ F} = 96500\text{ C mol}^{-1})

Options

  1. A−98.43 kJ mol−1-98.43\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  2. B+196.86 kJ mol−1+196.86\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  3. C−196.86 kJ mol−1-196.86\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  4. D−65.62 kJ mol−1-65.62\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Correct answer

C. −196.86 kJ mol−1-196.86\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Step-by-step solution

The given cell reaction is:

2Cr(s)+3Cd2+(aq)→2Cr3+(aq)+3Cd(s)2\mathrm{Cr(s)} + 3\mathrm{Cd}^{2+}\mathrm{(aq)} \rightarrow 2\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\mathrm{(aq)} + 3\mathrm{Cd(s)}

The number of electrons transferred in the balanced reaction is n=6n = 6.

The standard Gibbs free energy change is given by the relation:

ΔG∘=−nFEcell∘\Delta G^{\circ} = -nFE^{\circ}_{\text{cell}}

Substituting the given values:

ΔG∘=−6×96500×0.34\Delta G^{\circ} = -6 \times 96500 \times 0.34

ΔG∘=−196860 J mol−1\Delta G^{\circ} = -196860\text{ J mol}^{-1}

ΔG∘=−196.86 kJ mol−1\Delta G^{\circ} = -196.86\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Answer: −196.86 kJ mol−1-196.86\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
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