If $Cu^{+} + e^- \to Cu$ ; $E^o = X_1$ and $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu$ ; $E^o = X_2$,then the value of $E^o$ for $Cu^{2+} + e^- \to Cu^{+}$ will be

  • A
    $2X_2 - X_1$
  • B
    $X_1 - 2X_2$
  • C
    $X_2 - X_1$
  • D
    $X_1 - X_2$

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