Value of \(E_{H_2O/H_2}\)(1atm)Pt at 298 K would be
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
For water at 298K, \([H^+] = 10^{-7}M\)
The reduction reaction is
\[H^+ + e^- \rightarrow \frac{1}{2}H_2\]
∴ \(E = -\frac{RT}{F}ln\frac{P_H^{1/2}}{[H^+]} = -0.0591 log\frac{P_H^{1/2}}{[H^+]}\)
\(E =-0.0591 log\frac{1}{10^{-7}}\)
\(E = -0.4137 ≈ -0.414 V\)