Question
The standard reduction potential of the reaction at 25°C
2H2O + 2e– H2(g) + 2OH– is – 0.8277 V
Calculate equilibrium constant for the reaction
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Solution
Consider the given reaction as the net cell reaction
two half reaction :
Oxidation:
H2O +1/2H2 ----> H3O+ +e- Ecell0 =0
reduction:
H2O +e- -----> 1/2H2(g) + OH- Ecell0 = -0.8277V
It is evident from the cell reaction that it involves the transfer of one electron so that n= 1