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

  • A
    $+ 1.36$
  • B
    $+ 2.71$
  • C
    $+ 2.17$
  • D
    $- 3.01$

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