Calculate Δ_rG° for the disproportionation reaction of copper(I) ion (Cu⁺) at 25 °C. 2 Cu⁺(aq) → Cu²⁺(aq) + Cu(s)
The standard reduction potentials are as follows:
Cu⁺(aq) + e^- → Cu(s)
E° = +0.518 V
Cu²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Cu(s)
E° = +0.337 V

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The standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG°) for a reaction can be calculated using the equation ΔG° = -nFE°, where n is the number of moles of electrons transferred, F is the Faraday constant (96485 C/mol), and E° is the standard cell potential in volts. For the disproportionation reaction, the standard cell potential (E°cell) is the difference between the reduction potentials of the two half-reactions. However, since the given potentials are both for reduction to Cu(s), we need to reverse the second equation and change its sign to represent the oxidation of Cu+ to Cu2+. Thus, E°cell = E°(reduction) - E°(oxidation) = 0.518 V - (-0.337 V) = 0.855 V. The number of moles of electrons transferred in the overall reaction is 2. Therefore, ΔG° = -2 * 96485 C/mol * 0.855 V = -165,107 J/mol = -165.1 kJ/mol. However, due to the rounding and the specific values given in the options, the closest match to the calculated value is -34.9 kJ/mol⋅rxn, indicating a possible mistake in the calculation or interpretation of the given options. The correct approach should yield a value that closely matches one of the provided options, but the explanation provided here follows the standard method for calculating ΔG° from E° values, suggesting a discrepancy in the calculation steps or the interpretation of the reaction and given potentials.

Calculate ΔrG° for the Disproportionation Reaction of Copper(I)ion (Cu+)at 25

Calculate Δ_rG° for the Disproportionation Reaction of Copper(I)ion (Cu⁺)at 25