Q.

Which of the following statement is correct based on Ellingham diagram.                  

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a

To know the temperature where phase transformation takes place

b

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c

To know the temperature where the metallic oxide decomposes 

d

To select reducing agent for metal oxide 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In Ellingham’s diagram, a graph is plotted between Δf0G of oxide (y-axis) Vs temperature (T) ( x - axis )

A) A metal whose Δf0G of  oxide is more negative acts like a reducing agent to the other metal oxide whose Δf0G of oxide is less negativeΔ0G;of the net reaction will be negative. 

Ex:    2Cu(s)+O2(g)Cu2O(s) ; Δf0G=lessve;     … (1) 

         2Mg(s)+O2(g)MgO(s) ; Δf0G=moreve;  … (2)

         Equation (2) – Equation (1) 

         2Mg(s)Cu2O(s)2MgO(s) + 2Cu(s); Δ0G=ve

         Thus ‘Mg’ can reduce Cu2O;

B) At certain temperature Δf0G formation of a metal oxide becomes positive. It indicates that above that temperature the metal oxide decomposes to metal and oxygen. 

         Ex: At about  500° C the Δf0G of HgO and Ag2O becomes positive. 

C) For certain metals like Zn and Mg in their Δf0G Vs T plot a sudden abrupt increase in Δf0G is observed this indicates melting of metal oxide. 

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