Question: Given the following standard potentials in basic solution and assuming that a reversible reaction can be established on a suitable catalyst, calculate E ,
Given the following standard potentials in basic solution

and assuming that a reversible reaction can be established on a suitable catalyst, calculate E⦵, ΔrG⦵, and K for the reductions of
(a) CrO42−
(b) [Cu(NH3)2]+ in basic solution. Comment on why ΔrG⦵ and K are so different between the two cases despite the values of E⦵ being so similar.
CrO2 (aq) + 4HO(l) + 3e Cr(OH), (s) + 5OH- (aq) E = -0.11 V [Cu(NH)](aq) + eCu(s) + 2NH (aq) E* = -0.10 V
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