In: Chemistry
1. a) Show the balanced half reactions and the total balanced reaction for the following redox reaction in acidic solution.
RuO4 + H2SeO3 → Ru3+ + SeO42-
b) Comment on whether you expect this reaction to be spontaneous. Show all of your work.b
2 (a) Use the Lattimer diagram for chlorine in basic conditions to determine the potential for reduction of ClO4- to Cl2 .
(b) Write a balanced equation for this half reaction