What is the value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction between each pair at 25°C?

(a)Ag(s)andMn2+(aq)(b)Cl2(g)andBr-(aq)

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(a) Equilibrium constant for the reaction betweenAg(s)andMn2+(aq)at25°Cis 1.29×10-67

(b) Equilibrium constant for the reaction betweenCl2(s)andBr-(aq)at25°Cis6.27×109

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Standard electrode potential and equilibrium constant

For a redox reaction taking place, the standard reduction potential is the difference between the respective cell potential.

Ecell0=Ecathode0-Eanode0

The relation between equilibrium constant and the standard electrode potential is given below.

Ecell0=  RTnFlnK

02

Equilibrium constant between  Ag(s)  and  Mn+2(aq)

The redox reaction taking place between Ag(s)  and  Mn+2(aq)is given below.

2Ag(s)+Mn2+2Ag+(aq)+Mn(s)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

2Ag(s)2Ag+(aq)+2e-                      E0anode=0.80 VMn+2(aq)+2e-Mn(s)                         E0cathode=1.18 V

Ecell°=ECathode°-Eanode°Ecell°=-1.18 V-0.80VEcell°=-1.98V

At 25°C,

Ecell0=  8.314J/Kmol×298 K×2.303n×96485 ClogK=0.0592nlogK

Since two electrons are involved in this redox reaction, n=2.

logK=-1.98V×20.0592V=-66.89K=10-66.89=1.29×100-67

Equilibrium constant for the reaction between Ag(s)andMn2+(aq)at25°Cis 1.29×10-67

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Equilibrium constant between  Cl2(g)  and  Br-(aq)

The redox reaction taking place betweenl2(s)  and  Br-(aq)is given below.

Cl2(s)+2Br(aq)2Cl(aq)+Br2(l)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

Cl2(s)+2e-2Cl-(aq)                        E0cathode=1.36V2Br-(aq)    Br2(s)+2e-                     E0anode=1.07 V

Ecell°=Ereduction°-Eoxidation°Ecell°=(1.36-1.07)VEcell°=-0.29V

At25°C

Ecell0=  8.314J/Kmol×298 K×2.303n×96485 ClogK=0.0592nlogK,

Since two electrons are involved in this redox reaction, n=2.

logK=0.29V×20.0592V=9.80K=1009.80=6.27×109

Equilibrium constant for the reaction between Cl2(s)andBr-(aq)at25°Cis6.27×109.

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