Answer:
a. Minimum 1.70 V
b. There is no maximum.
Explanation:
We can solve this question by remembering that the cell potential is given by the formula
ε⁰ cell = ε⁰ reduction - ε⁰ oxidation
Now the problem states the cell must provide at least 0.9 V and that the reduction potential of the oxidized species 0.80 V, thus
ε⁰ reduction - ε⁰ oxidation ≥ ε⁰ cell
Since ε⁰ oxidation is by definition the negative of ε⁰ reduction , we have
ε⁰ reduction - ( 0.80 V ) ≥ 0.90 V
⇒ ε⁰ reduction ≥ 1.70 V
Therefore,
(a) The minimum standard reduction potential is 1.70 V
(b) There is no maximum standard reduction potential since it is stated in the question that we want to have a cell that provides at leat 0.9 V
Cl2(g) -------> Cl-(aq) + ClO-(aq)
2e- + Cl2(g) -------> 2Cl-(aq) [reduction]
4OH-(aq) + Cl2(g) -----------> 2ClO-(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 2e- [oxidation]
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2OH-(aq) + Cl2(g) --------> Cl-(aq) + ClO-(aq) + H2O(l)
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