Question: Does the voltammogram in Problem 5.3, indicate any possibility that the reduced or the oxidized form is unstable under the conditions in this solution? Support

Does the voltammogram in Problem 5.3, indicate any possibility that the reduced or the oxidized form is unstable under the conditions in this solution? Support your answer with a calculation.


Data from Problem 5.3

From the CV below, estimate the formal potential for the redox couple.

Anodic current Cathodic current 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3

Anodic current Cathodic current 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 -0.6 -0.7 -1.0 Eapplied -2.0 -3.0

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