The quantity of charge required to obtain 2 mol of \(Mn^{2+}\) from \(MnO_4^-\) is: |
2 F 10 F 5 F 1 F |
10 F |
The correct answer is option 2. 10 F. To solve this problem, we need to determine the balanced chemical equation for the reduction of \(MnO_4^-\) to \(Mn^{2+}\), and then calculate the quantity of charge required. The balanced chemical equation for the reduction of \(MnO_4^-\) to \(Mn^{2+}\) in acidic solution is: \[ \text{MnO}_4^- + 8\text{H}^+ + 5\text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Mn}^{2+} + 4\text{H}_2\text{O} \] In this reaction, 5 moles of electrons (\(5\text{e}^-\)) are required to produce 1 mole of \(Mn^{2+}\). Given that we want to obtain 2 moles of \(Mn^{2+}\), we will need \(5 \times 2 = 10\) moles of electrons. Now, we know that 1 mole of electrons corresponds to 1 Faraday (F). Therefore, 10 moles of electrons will correspond to 10 Faradays. So, the correct answer is option (2) 10 F. |