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Which of the following reaction is correct for a given electrochemical cell at `25^(@)C`?
`(PtBr_(2)(g)Br^()(g)||Cl^(-)(aq) Cl_(2) (g)pt`

A

`2Br^(-) (aq) + C1_(2) ((g))rightarrow2Cl^(-) (aq) + Br_(2) (g)`

B

`(Br(g)) + 2C1^(-)(aq)rightarrow 2Br^(-) (aq) + Cl_(2) (g)`

C

`Br_(2)(g)+ C1_(2) (aq) rightarrow Br^(-) (aq) + 2C1 ^(-) (g)`

D

`2Br^(-)((aq)) + 2C1^(-) ((aq)) to Br_(2) ((g)) + C1_(2) ((g))`

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To determine which reaction is correct for the given electrochemical cell at 25°C, we need to analyze the half-reactions involved and identify the oxidation and reduction processes. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Species Involved:** The electrochemical cell consists of: - Left side: \( \text{Br}_2(g) \) and \( \text{Br}^-(g) \) - Right side: \( \text{Cl}^-(aq) \) and \( \text{Cl}_2(g) \) 2. **Determine Oxidation and Reduction:** - **Oxidation:** This is the loss of electrons. In this cell, bromine (\( \text{Br}_2 \)) is likely to be oxidized to bromide ions (\( \text{Br}^- \)). - **Reduction:** This is the gain of electrons. Chlorine ions (\( \text{Cl}^- \)) are likely to be reduced to chlorine gas (\( \text{Cl}_2 \)). 3. **Write the Half-Reactions:** - For oxidation of bromine: \[ \text{Br}_2(g) + 2e^- \rightarrow 2\text{Br}^-(g) \quad \text{(Oxidation)} \] - For reduction of chlorine: \[ 2\text{Cl}^-(aq) \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2(g) + 2e^- \quad \text{(Reduction)} \] 4. **Combine the Half-Reactions:** To combine these half-reactions, we need to ensure that the number of electrons lost in oxidation equals the number of electrons gained in reduction. Here, both half-reactions involve 2 electrons: \[ \text{Br}_2(g) + 2\text{Cl}^-(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{Br}^-(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \] 5. **Identify the Correct Reaction:** From the options provided, we need to check which one matches the combined half-reaction. The correct reaction should show the oxidation of bromine and the reduction of chlorine. ### Conclusion: The correct reaction for the electrochemical cell is: \[ \text{Br}_2(g) + 2\text{Cl}^-(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{Br}^-(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \]

To determine which reaction is correct for the given electrochemical cell at 25°C, we need to analyze the half-reactions involved and identify the oxidation and reduction processes. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Species Involved:** The electrochemical cell consists of: - Left side: \( \text{Br}_2(g) \) and \( \text{Br}^-(g) \) - Right side: \( \text{Cl}^-(aq) \) and \( \text{Cl}_2(g) \) ...
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