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Chapter 23, Problem 47E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reduction potential for the reduction of Hg2+ to Hg22+ needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Reduction refers to the gain of electrons by a chemical species and it results in the decrease in the oxidation number of the substance getting reduced. Standard electrode potential of a chemical species is its electrode potential measured under standard conditions (298K, 1atm,1M). The value of electrode potential can be used to decide the feasibility of a reaction.
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