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MHT CET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

If standard emf of cell
\(\mathrm{Zn}_{(\mathrm{s})}\left|\mathrm{Cu}_{(1 \mathrm{M})}^{+2} \| \mathrm{Ag}_{(1 \mathrm{M})}^{+1}\right| \mathrm{Ag}_{(\mathrm{s})} \quad\) is 1.55 V.
What is electrical work done under standard conditions?

  1. A \(-144.750 \mathrm{~kJ}\)
  2. B \(-193.00 \mathrm{~kJ}\)
  3. C \(-299.150 \mathrm{~kJ}\)
  4. D \(-386.00 \mathrm{~kJ}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(-299.150 \mathrm{~kJ}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(W_{electrical} = \Delta G^{\circ} = -nFE^{\circ}_{cell}\) \(W_{electrical} = -(2)(96500 \mathrm{~C/mol})(1.55 \mathrm{~V})\)