Which of the following expressions is used to find the cell potential of the $Cd_{(s)} | Cd_{(aq)}^{2+} || Cu_{(aq)}^{2+} | Cu_{(s)}$ cell at $25^{\circ} C$?

  • A
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^{o} - 0.0296 \log \frac{[Cd^{2+}]}{[Cu^{2+}]}$
  • B
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^{o} + 0.0296 \log \frac{[Cd^{2+}]}{[Cu^{2+}]}$
  • C
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^{o} - 0.0592 \log \frac{[Cu^{2+}]}{[Cd^{2+}]}$
  • D
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^{o} + 0.0592 \log \frac{[Cu^{2+}]}{[Cd^{2+}]}$

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