Q16 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (06 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

For the given cell; CusCu2+C1MCu2+C2MCus

change in Gibbs energy ∆G is negative, it :

  • A
    C1=C2
  • B
    C2=C12
  • C
    C1=2C2
  • Correct answer
    D
    C2=2 C1

Solution

For concentration cell Ecello¯=0

Anode : Cus→Cu2+aqA

Cathode : Cu2+aqc→Cus

Overall : Cu2+aqc→Cu2+aq¯A

As ΔG=−nF Ecell

If ΔG=−ve then Ecell is positive.

Ecell=Ecello¯−0.0592logC1C2

Ecell=−0.0592logC1C2

Ecell>0

⇒ C2>C1

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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