Consider a galvanic cell constructed at 298 K from the half-reactions below
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Problem
Consider a galvanic cell constructed at 298 K from the half-reactions below.
Cl₂(g) + 2 e⁻ → 2 Cl⁻ E° = +1.36 V
Zn²⁺ + 2 e⁻ → Zn(s) E° = –0.76 V
Solutions in both compartments are 1.0 M in their respective ions. If the observed cell potential is 2.05 V, which of the following is the partial pressure of Cl₂(g) in the chlorine compartment?
(a) 9.4×10−2atm
(b) 2.6×10−1atm
(c) 4.3×10−3atm
(d) 6.6×10−2atm