Use the Provided Reduction Potentials to Calculate Δ_rG° for the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

Use the provided reduction potentials to calculate Δ_rG° for the following redox reaction: 2Al(s) + 3Mg²⁺(aq) → 2Al³⁺(aq) + 3Mg(s)
E°(Al³⁺/Al) = -1.66 V and E°(Mg²⁺/Mg) = -2.37 V

• A) +4.1 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• B) +1.4 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• C) -2.3 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• D) -7.8 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• E) +6.8 × 10² kJ mol^-1