Consider the following reaction: The minimum e.m.f. required to carry out the electrolysis of is: (Given )
2.14 V
4.28 V
6.42 V
8.56 V
For the electrolysis of , the reaction is the reverse of the given formation reaction: Therefore, the Gibbs free energy change for the electrolysis is .
The number of electrons involved () in this reaction can be calculated from either the reduction of Al or oxidation of O: Number of moles of Al formed = moles. Since , the total moles of electrons () = moles of electrons.
Using the relation between Gibbs free energy and cell potential:
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