Consider the Reaction in the Lead-Acid Cell Pb(s) + PbO₂(s)

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s) + PbO₂(s) + 2H₂SO₄(aq) → 2PbSO₄(aq) + 2H₂O(l)
For which E°_cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. ΔG° for this reaction is

• A) -3.94 × 10⁵ kJ/mol.
• B) -3.94 × 10² kJ/mol.
• C) -1.97 × 10⁵ kJ/mol.
• D) -7.87 × 10² kJ/mol.
• E) -7.87 × 10⁵ kJ/mol.

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