i) What is K for this redox reaction? ii) Is this reaction likely to occur? iii) Is the reaction more likely to occur at higher or lower pH?

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Hydrogen gas reduces Ni²+ according to the following reaction:
Ni2+ (aq) + H₂(g) → Ni(s) + 2H*(aq); E°cell = -0.25 V; AH = 54 kJ/mol.
i) What is K for this redox reaction?
ii) Is this reaction likely to occur?
iii) Is the reaction more likely to occur at higher or lower pH?
Transcribed Image Text:Hydrogen gas reduces Ni²+ according to the following reaction: Ni2+ (aq) + H₂(g) → Ni(s) + 2H*(aq); E°cell = -0.25 V; AH = 54 kJ/mol. i) What is K for this redox reaction? ii) Is this reaction likely to occur? iii) Is the reaction more likely to occur at higher or lower pH?
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