Question:

In which of the following half cells, electrochemical reaction is pH dependent?

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A half-cell reaction is pH dependent only if H+ or OH\(-\) appears in the balanced half-reaction.
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • \( Pt\,|\,F{e^{3 + }},\,F{e^{2 + }} \)
  • \( MnO_4^ - \,|M{n^{2 + }} \)
  • \( Ag\,|\,AgCl\,|C{l^{ - 1}} \)
  • \( {1 \over 2}{F_2}\,|{F^ - } \)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Write the half reactions: Fe3+ + e\(-\) \(\to\) Fe2+; MnO4\(-\) + 8H+ + 5e\(-\) \(\to\) Mn2+ + 4H2O; AgCl + e\(-\) \(\to\) Ag + Cl\(-\); 1/2 F2 + e\(-\) \(\to\) F\(-\).
Step 2: Only the permanganate half reaction contains H+, so its Nernst equation E = E\(^\circ\) \(-\) (0.059/5) log\(\dfrac{[Mn^{2+}]}{[MnO_4^-][H^+]^8}\) depends on pH.
Answer: (B) MnO4\(-\) | Mn2+
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