In a disproportionation reaction, the same species is oxidized and reduced. Use the data given above to analyze the disproportionation reaction: 3Yb2+Yb + 2Yb3+
Will Yb2+ disproportionate in aqueous solution?
To justify your answer, what is the standard cell voltage for the disproportionation reaction? V
The given reaction is
3Yb2+(aq) = Yb(s) + 2Yb3+(aq)
In a disproportionation reaction, an element undergoes both oxidation and reduction.
Oxidation number of Yb in 3Yb2+ = +2
Oxidation number of Yb = 0
Oxidation number of Yb in 2Yb3+ = +3
Yb is reduced from +2 to 0
Yb is oxidized from +2 to +3
Yb acts an oxidizing agent and reducing agent in a single reaction.
The given reaction is disproportionation reaction.
Reduction reaction
Yb2+ + 2e- = Yb
Ered = - 2.76 V
Oxidation reaction
Yb2+ = Yb3+ + e-
Eox = 1.05 V
Standard reduction potential
E°cell = Eox + Ered
= 1.05 - 2.76
= - 1.71 V
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