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At298 K, the standard reduction potentials are1.51 VforMnO4- | Mn2+,1.36 VforCl2|Cl-,1.07 VforBr2|Br-,0.54 VforI2|I-. AtpH=3, permanganate is expected to oxidize:RTF=0.059

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

MnO4-+8H++5e-Mn2++4H2O 
EMnO4-Mn2+=Eo-0.0595logMn2+MnO4-H+8
=1.51-0.0595log110-38
(Assuming MnO4-=Mn2+=1M )
=1.51-0.0595×24=1.51-0.28
=1.23 V
EredMnO4-Mn2+o=1.23 V>EredBr2Br-o>EredI2I-o 
i.e. it will oxidise Br- and I-, only.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:ElectrochemistrySubtopic:Galvanic cells/Nernst Equation/Concentration Cells
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