Q.

The standard reduction potential for Cu2+/Cu is +0.34V. If  Ksp of Cu(OH)2 is 1.0 × 10-19, the reduction potential at pH =14 for the above couple is

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a

–0.22V

b

–0.80V

c

+0.22V

d

+0.80V

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Here we have Ksp of Cu(OH)2=1.0×10-19
Here Ksp=solubility product
Standard reduction potential for Cu2+/Cu=+0.34V
What will be the reduction potential at pH=14
pH is given by 
pH=-log[H+]=14  or [H+]=10-4
Hence [OH-]=1M[H+][OH-]=10-4
For Cu(OH)2
Cu(OH)2Cu2++2OH-
Now Ksp=[Cu2+][OH-]2
For the reaction Cu2++2e-Cu,  n=2
Therefore, 

Ecell=Ecell0-0.0591nlog1[Cu2+]

By substituting above values

Ecell=0.34-0.05912log 11×10=19

Ecell=-0.22V

Hence option D is correct.
 

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