The rusting of iron takes place as follows. Calculate $\Delta G^o$ for the net process in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
$2H^{+} + 2e^- + \frac{1}{2}O_2 \longrightarrow H_2O_{(l)} ; E^o = +1.23 \ V$
$Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Fe_{(s)} ; E^o = -0.44 \ V$

  • A
    $-322$
  • B
    $-161$
  • C
    $-152$
  • D
    $-76$

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$(C) \ 1 \times 10^{-12} \quad (D) \ 4 \times 10^{-12}$
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The molar conductivity of $0.025 \ mol \ L^{-1}$ methanoic acid is $46.1 \ S \ cm^2 \ mol^{-1}$. Calculate its degree of dissociation and dissociation constant. Given $\lambda^o(H^{+}) = 349.6 \ S \ cm^2 \ mol^{-1}$ and $\lambda^o(HCOO^{-}) = 54.6 \ S \ cm^2 \ mol^{-1}$.

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