The oxidation of HNO₂ to NO3 in acid solution is a 4-electron transfer reaction described by the following equation: 2HNO₂ (aq) + 0₂ (8) 2NO3 (aq) + 2H+ (aq) E° cell 0.289 V If the reaction at 298 K is in equilibrium with air (Po2 = 0.150 atm) at pH 5.60, what is the ratio of [NO3] to [HNO₂]?

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The oxidation of HNO2 to NO3 in acid solution is a 4-electron transfer reaction described by the following equation:
2HNO₂ (aq) + O₂(g)
If the reaction at 298 K is in equilibrium with air (Po2 = 0.150 atm) at pH 5.60, what is the ratio of [NO3] to [HNO₂]?
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Write your answer in scientific notation containing three significant figures.
1.47
> 2NO3 (aq) + 2H+ (aq) Ecell = 0.289 V
E°
x 10
12
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Transcribed Image Text:The oxidation of HNO2 to NO3 in acid solution is a 4-electron transfer reaction described by the following equation: 2HNO₂ (aq) + O₂(g) If the reaction at 298 K is in equilibrium with air (Po2 = 0.150 atm) at pH 5.60, what is the ratio of [NO3] to [HNO₂]? 4th attempt Feedback Write your answer in scientific notation containing three significant figures. 1.47 > 2NO3 (aq) + 2H+ (aq) Ecell = 0.289 V E° x 10 12 See Periodic Table See Hint
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