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ChemistryHardNumerical2021 · 31 Aug Shift 1

Q56.Consider the following cell reaction Cd(s) + Hg2 SO4( s) + 95 H2O(l) ⇌CdSO4 ⋅95 H2O(s) + 2 Hg(l). The value of E0cell is 4. 315 V at 25°C. If ΔH°= −825. 2 kJ mol−1, the standard entropy change ΔS° in J K−1 is _________ . (Nearest integer) [Given : Faraday constant = 96487 C mol−1 ]

What This Question Tests

This is a multi-concept question that links standard cell potential (E°cell) to Gibbs free energy (ΔG°) and then uses the thermodynamic relationship between ΔG°, ΔH°, and ΔS° to find the standard entropy change.

Concepts Tested

Gibbs Free EnergyElectrochemical cellsStandard electrode potentialThermodynamics

Formulas Used

ΔG° = -nFE°cell

ΔG° = ΔH° - TΔS°

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