If the reduction potential Ni - Ni 2-2 e -is -0-25 V - V is its oxidation potential-

E^0_red = E^0_oxd Therefore E^0_oxd= ( 0.25V) =0.25V ...

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If the reduction potential $N i \to N i^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$ is $- 0.25 V$ . ___ V is its oxidation potential.

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