Select the pair of products formed in the electrolysis of a neutral solution of ZrClą(aq) using inert electrodes. Assume that there are not any overpotentials involved in any reactions. Standard reduction potentials are Cl2(g) + 2 e¨ → 2 CI'(aq) E° = +1.36 V O2(g) + 4 H*(aq) + 4 e¯ → 2 H20(1) E° = +1.23 V 2 H20(1) + 2 e → H2(g) + 2 OH"(aq) E° = -0.83 V Zr4+(aq) + 4 e¯ → Zr(s) E° = -1.53 V Zr and O2 Zr and H2 H2 and Cl2 Zr and Cl2 H2 and O2

Select the pair of products formed in the electrolysis of a neutral solution of ZrClą(aq) using inert electrodes. Assume that there are not any overpotentials involved in any reactions. Standard reduction potentials are Cl2(g) + 2 e¨ → 2 CI'(aq) E° = +1.36 V O2(g) + 4 H*(aq) + 4 e¯ → 2 H20(1) E° = +1.23 V 2 H20(1) + 2 e → H2(g) + 2 OH"(aq) E° = -0.83 V Zr4+(aq) + 4 e¯ → Zr(s) E° = -1.53 V Zr and O2 Zr and H2 H2 and Cl2 Zr and Cl2 H2 and O2

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Chapter18: Electrochemistry

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Problem 18.48QE: The standard potential of the cell reaction Ag+(aq)+Eu2+(aq)Ag(s)+Eu3+(aq) is E = +1.23 V. Use the...

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