JEE Advanced levelNumerical answerDifficulty 3 of 3ec068
E∘(AgX+/Ag)=0.80V and E∘ for [Ag(NHX3)X2]X++eX−Ag+2NHX3 is 0.37V at 298 K. The value of log10Kf (one decimal) for the formation of [Ag(NHX3)X2]X+ from AgX+ and NHX3 is. Take F2.303RT=0.0591V.
Numerical answer type, tolerance 0.1.
Answer: 7.3
Subtract the two half reactions: AgX++eX−Ag (0.80V) minus [Ag(NHX3)X2]X++eX−Ag+2NHX3 (0.37V) gives AgX++2NHX3[Ag(NHX3)X2]X+, whose equilibrium constant is Kf. Treating this as a cell with AgX+/Ag as cathode and the ammine couple as anode, E∘=0.80−0.37=0.43V, n=1. logKf=0.43/0.0591=7.28≈7.3. Complexation lowers the reduction potential because free AgX+ is removed.