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QNEET-2022-Ch-395: NEET 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2022-Ch-395 Solution: Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes…

Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place at 298 K Ni(s)+2Ag+(0.001 M)→Ni2+(0.001 M)+2Ag(s)Ni(s) + 2Ag^+(0.001\ \text{M}) \rightarrow Ni^{2+}(0.001\ \text{M}) + 2Ag(s) (Given that Ecell∘=10.5 VE_{cell}^\circ = 10.5\ \text{V} 2.303RTF=0.059\frac{2.303RT}{F} = 0.059 at 298 K) 10.4115 V 10.385 V 0.9615 V 10.05 V

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 10.4115 V
  • B 10.385 V
  • C 0.9615 V
  • D 10.05 V

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

To determine the electromotive force (EMF) of the given cell reaction at 298 K: Reaction: Ni(s) + 2Ag + (0.001 M) _ Ni 2+ (0.001 M) + 2Ag(s) Given data: Standard cell potential, E� cell = 10.5 V Value at 298 K, 2.303 R T F = 0.059 Using the Nernst equation to find the cell potential, E cell : E c e l l = E c e l l o _ 0.059 n log _ [ Ni 2 + ] [ Ag + ] 2 Ecell=Ecello−0.059nlog⁡[Ni2+][Ag+]2E_{cell} = E_{cell}^o - \frac{0.059}{n} \log \frac{[\text{Ni}^{2+}]}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} E ce ll _ = E ce ll o _ _ n 0.059 _ lo g [ Ag + ] 2 [ Ni 2 + ] _ Where: n = number of moles of electrons transferred = 2 [ Ni 2 + ] = 0.001 M [Ni2+]=0.001 M[\text{Ni}^{2+}] = 0.001\, \text{M} [ Ni 2 + ] = 0.001 M [ Ag + ] = 0.001 M [Ag+]=0.001 M[\text{Ag}^+] = 0.001\, \text{M} [ Ag + ] = 0.001 M Substituting the values: E c e l l = 10.5 _ 0.059 2 log _ ( 10 _ 3 ) ( 10 _ 3 ) 2 Ecell=10.5−0.0592log⁡(10−3)(10−3)2E_{cell} = 10.5 - \frac{0.059}{2} \log \frac{(10^{-3})}{(10^{-3})^2} E ce ll _ = 10.5 _ 2 0.059 _ lo g ( 1 0 _ 3 ) 2 ( 1 0 _ 3 ) _ = 10.5 _ 0.0295 2 log _ ( 10 3 ) =10.5−0.02952log⁡(103)= 10.5 - \frac{0.0295}{2} \log (10^3) = 10.5 _ 2 0.0295 _ lo g ( 1 0 3 ) = 10.5 _ 0.0295 _ 3 =10.5−0.0295×3= 10.5 - 0.0295 \times 3 = 10.5 _ 0.0295 _ 3 = 10.5 _ 0.0885 =10.5−0.0885= 10.5 - 0.0885 = 10.5 _ 0.0885 = 10.4115 V =10.4115 V= 10.4115\, \text{V} = 10.4115 V Therefore, the EMF of the cell is 10.4115 V.

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