For the given cell;
Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(C₁ M) || Cu²⁺(C₂ M)|Cu(s)
Change in Gibbs energy (ΔG) is negative, if
Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(C₁ M) || Cu²⁺(C₂ M)|Cu(s)
Change in Gibbs energy (ΔG) is negative, if
- (A)C₁ = C₂
- (B)C₂ = C₁/√2
- (C)C₁ = 2C₂
- (D)C₂ = √2 C₁✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
This is a concentration cell with , so by the Nernst equation . A spontaneous cell with needs , which requires , that is . The choice is the one that meets this condition.
JEE Main · 2020 · 06 Sep 2020 · Shift 2 · Single correct option