For a cell involving one electron, E°cell =0.59 V at 298 K, the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction is
[Given that 2.303RT¯=0.059 V atT=298 K ]
According to Nernst equation, Ecell=Ecell−0.059nlogQc
At equilibrium Ecell=0, ∴ Qc=Kc
Ecell=0.059nlogKc⇒0.59=0.0591logKc
Kc=antilog 10⇒Kc=1×1010