The $EMF$ of a cell whose half-cell reactions are given below is .......... $V$.
$Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mg_{(s)}; E^o = -2.37 \ V$
$Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu_{(s)}; E^o = +0.34 \ V$ (in $V$)

  • A
    $-2.03$
  • B
    $1.36$
  • C
    $2.71$
  • D
    $2.03$

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For the given cell reaction $Fe^{2+}_{(aq)} + Ag^{+}_{(aq)} \rightarrow Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + Ag_{(s)}$,the standard cell potential is:
Given:
$Ag^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Ag \quad E^0 = x \ V$
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The standard reduction potentials at $298 \ K$ for the following half reactions are given against each:
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