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

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the provided reduction potentials to calculate Δ_rG° for the following balanced redox reaction:
$\quad$$\quad$ 3I₂(s) + 2Fe(s) → 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 6I^- (aq)
E°(I₂/I^-) = + 0.54 V and E°(Fe³⁺/Fe) = -0.036 V

• A)-1.1 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• B)+4.9 × 10¹ kJ mol^-1
• C)-9.7 × 10¹ kJ mol^-1
• D)+2.3 × 10² kJ mol^-1
• E)-3.3 × 10² kJ mol^-1

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