Reaction,
MnO4 − + H + + 5e − → Mn2 + + 4H2O
n = 5
Applying Nernst equation, Ecell = Ecello − n0.0591 log [R][P]
or Ecell = Ecello − n0.0591 log [MnO4 − ][Mn2 + ] [ H + 1 ]8
(I) Given, [H+] = 1 M
E1 = E∘ − 50.0591 log [MnO4 − ][Mn2 + ]
(II) Now, [H+] = 10−4M
E2 = E∘ − 50.0591 log [MnO4 − ][Mn2 + ] × (10 − 4)81
∴ ∣ E1 − E2 ∣
∣ E1 − E2 ∣ = 50.0591 × 32 = 0.3776V = 3776 × 10 − 4
x = 3776