Use the Provided Reduction Potentials to Calculate the Equilibrium Constant

question 27

Multiple Choice

Use the provided reduction potentials to calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the following balanced redox reaction at 25 °C: 2Al(s) + 3Mg²⁺(aq) → 2Al³⁺(aq) + 3Mg(s)
E°(Al³⁺/Al) = -1.66 V and E°(Mg²⁺/Mg) = -2.37 V

• A) 1.1 × 10⁷²
• B) 8.9 × 10^-70
• C) 9.7 × 10^-73
• D) 1.0 × 10²⁴
• E) 4.6 × 10³¹

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