JEE Main · 2020 · 06 Sep 2020 · Shift 2 · Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

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For the given cell;
Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(C₁ M) || Cu²⁺(C₂ M)|Cu(s)
Change in Gibbs energy (ΔG) is negative, if
  1. (A)C₁ = C₂
  2. (B)C₂ = C₁/√2
  3. (C)C₁ = 2C₂
  4. (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.

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