Consider the following reduction potentials:
Cu2+ + 2e– Cu E° = 0.339 V
Pb2+ + 2e– Pb E° = –0.130 V
For a galvanic cell employing the Cu, Cu2+ and Pb, Pb2+ couples, calculate the maximum amount of work that would accompany the reaction of one mole of lead under standard conditions.
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–40.3 kJ◦
–45.3 kJ◦
–90.5 kJ◦
No work can be done. The system is at equilibrium.◦
None of these are correct.