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Given that : (R)CO3+ + e- → CO2+ E˚ = 1.82 V2H2O → O2 + 4H+ + 4 e- E˚ = -1.23 V Explain why CO3+ is not stable in aqueous solution? |
Answer» The E˚ cell can be calculated as : 4[CO3+ + e- → CO2+] E˚= 1.82 V 2H2O → O2 + 4H+ + 4e- E˚= -1.23 V Cell reaction : 4CO3+ + 2H2O → CO2+ O2 + 4H+ E˚ cell = 1.82 V-(-1.23 V) = 3.05 V Since E˚cell is positive, the cell reaction is spontaneous. CO3+ iron will take part in the reaction and hence |
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