Answer to Question #261013 in Organic Chemistry for Jess

Question

Calculate Eºcell for the reactions below to be determine which are spontaneous as written:

a. Co(s) + H+(aq) → Co+2(aq) + H2(g)

b. Mn+2(aq) + Co+3(aq) → MnO2(s) + Co+2(aq) [acidic]

c. Ag(s) + Cu+2(aq) → Ag+(aq) + Cu(s)

Answer 1

a=+1.86

b=+.98

c=+0.46