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The SRP for S2(aq)in CuS/Cu half-cell is:
Given: Ksp(CuS)=1035and Ecu2+/cu=0.34V
A. 1.634V
B. 1.034V
C. 0.694V
D. 0.394V

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Hint:SRP stands for standard reduction potential. In this question we will use the Nernst equation, to find the SRP of the given half-cell. But we know that for the Nernst equation, we will even require the [Cu2+]. This we will calculate using the value of Ksp given in the question.

Complete step-by-step answer:As we have already discussed that to find the SRP using Nernst equation, we will have to find out the concentration of copper (II) ions. This we will calculate using the concept of Solubility product.
Let us see the dissociation of the given salt CuS (copper sulfide) in the solution
CuSCu2++S2
KSPor solubility product is defined as the product of the concentration of the ions of the salt in its saturated solution at a given temperature raised to the power of number of ions produced by the dissociation of one mole of salt.
Hence, Kspfor the above dissociation can be written as the product of [Cu2+]&[S2]and since only one mole of both ions are produced, the power to which they will be raised will be 1.
Therefore, Ksp=[Cu2+][S2]
From the above equation, we get that [Cu2+]=Ksp[S2]
Now, if we consider the given reaction in the half-cell. In question we are asked to calculate the SRP of CuS/Cu. So, the Reaction will be
Cu2++2eCu
We can see that reduction is occurring in the above reaction as the copper (II) ion is gaining two electrons to become copper. Therefore, this half-cell will be termed as reduction half-cell.
Now, to find the SRP we will have to use the Nernst equation.
We know Nernst equation for a reduction half-cell will be written as
EMn+/M=EMn+/M0.059nlog1[Mn+]
Here n= number of mole of electrons involved.
Therefore, Nernst equation for the given reduction-half cell can be written as
ECu2+/Cu=ECu2+/Cu0.059nlog1[Cu2+] (equation 1)
Substituting the value of [Cu2+]=Ksp[S2]in the above equation 1 we get,
ECu2+/Cu=ECu2+/Cu0.059nlog[S2]Ksp
The above equation can be modified as ECu2+/Cu=ECu2+/Cu+0.059nlogKsp[S2] (equation 2)
Now in the question few values are given to us as;
ECu2+/Cu=0.34VKsp=1035n=2(as 2 moles of electrons are involved in the reaction)
Substituting, all these values in the above equation 2, we get
ECu2+/Cu=0.34+0.0592log10351ECu2+/Cu=0.34+(0.0295)(35log10)ECu2+/Cu=0.34+(0.0295)(35)ECu2+/Cu=0.34+(1.0325)ECu2+/Cu=0.341.0325ECu2+/Cu=0.695
Hence the SRP is -0.695 which is closest to option C.

Hence, the correct option is option C.

Note:We have solved the logarithm in the above equation in the following manner. As per the basic law of logarithm log10ncan be written as n×log10. We know that log 10 =1. Therefore, log10n=nlog10=n×1=n. Similarly, in the above calculations (log1035=35). We should remember that the standard electrode potential is measured when concentration of electrolyte is 1 M and temperature is 298K. Always be careful while determining the value of n in the Nernst equation.