How much electricity is required in coulomb for the oxidation of
(i) 1 mol of H2O to O2?
(ii) 1 mol of FeO to Fe2O3?
(i)The electrode reaction for 1 mole of H2O is given as,
H2O → H2 + O2
i.e., O2 - →O2 + 2e -
∴ The quantity of electricity required = 2F
= 2×96487 C
= 192974 C
The quantity of electricity required in coulomb for the oxidation of 1 mol of H2O to O2 is 192974 C
(ii) The electrode reaction for 1 mole of FeO is
FeO + O2 → Fe2O3
i.e., Fe2 + → Fe3 + + e -
∴ The quantity of electricity required = 1F
= 1×96487 C
= 96487 C
The quantity of electricity required in coulomb for the oxidation of 1 mol of FeO to Fe2O3 is 96487 C