the value of delta G for formation of cr203 is -540Kj per mole and that of a Al2O3 is -827 kilo joule per mole is a reduction of Cr2o3 possible with aluminium?
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As we know that the more negative the gibbs free energy more spontaneous will be the reaction proceed.
The Delta G value for = - 540 kJ/ mol
The Delta G value for = - 827 kJ/ mol
This shows that the formation of is more spontaneous.
Hence on the reaction of with Al it easily reduce into Cr and itself get oxidized to form
It can be understood by different way as the .
And the reaction is
Hence as the Standard cell potential is positive which shows that the cell reaction is feasible.
Yes the reduction of with Al is possible.
Regards
As we know that the more negative the gibbs free energy more spontaneous will be the reaction proceed.
The Delta G value for = - 540 kJ/ mol
The Delta G value for = - 827 kJ/ mol
This shows that the formation of is more spontaneous.
Hence on the reaction of with Al it easily reduce into Cr and itself get oxidized to form
It can be understood by different way as the .
And the reaction is
Hence as the Standard cell potential is positive which shows that the cell reaction is feasible.
Yes the reduction of with Al is possible.
Regards