The Reduction Potentials for Au³⁺ and Ni²⁺ Are as Follows $\to$

question 138

Multiple Choice

The reduction potentials for Au³⁺ and Ni²⁺ are as follows: Au³⁺ + 3e^- $\to$ Au, $\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = +1.50 V
Ni²⁺ + 2e^- $\to$ Ni, $\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = -0.229 V
Calculate $\Delta$ G° (at 25°C) for the reaction:
2Au³⁺ + 2Ni $\to$ 3Ni²⁺ + 2Au

• A) kJ
• B) kJ
• C) kJ
• D) kJ
• E) kJ

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