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The formal potential of `Fe^(3+)//Fe^(2+)` in a sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid mixture `(E^@= + 0.61 V)` is much lower than the standard potential (`E^@` =+0.77 V). This is due to (i) formation of the species `[FeHPO_4]^+` (ii) lowering of potential upon complexation (iii) formation of the species `[FeSO_4]^+` (iv) high acidity of the medium.A. (i) and (ii) onlyB. (i), (ii) and (iv) onlyC. (iii) onlyD. all of these. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A In the aqueous solution, if `H_2SO_4` is present then iron will from hydrated iron sulphate rather than forming `[FeSO_4]^+` solution. Moreover, tendency of formation of `FeSO_4` or `Fe_2(SO_4)_3` is even more . Formation of `[FeHPO_4]^+` is reasonably fine. Due to the formation of complex, `[Fe^(3+)]` decreases and accordingly, potential decreases. `E=E^@-0.0591/n "log"_10 ([Fe^(2+)])/([Fe^(3+)])` |
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