What minimum decomposition potential is necessary to produce $Cl_2$ gas in the following reaction?
Given: $(\frac{2.303RT}{F} = 0.06)$
$Sn^{+2} (1 \ M) + 2Cl^{-} (2 \ M) \rightleftharpoons Sn_{(s)} + Cl_2 (1 \ atm)$
Given: $E^{o}_{Sn^{+2}/Sn} = -0.14 \ V$,$E^{o}_{Cl_2/Cl^{-}} = 1.4 \ V$

  • A
    $-1.522 \ V$
  • B
    $-1.558 \ V$
  • C
    $+1.522 \ V$
  • D
    $+1.358 \ V$

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