Standard electrode potential for Sn4+/Sn2+ couple is +0.15V and that for the Cr3+/Cr couple is −0.74V. these two couples in their standard state are connected to make a cell. the potential will be
A
+1.19V
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B
0.89V
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C
+1.83V
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D
+0.18V
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Solution
The correct option is B0.89V Sn4++2e−→Sn2+;Eo=+0.15V Cr3++3e−→Cr;Eo=−0.74V E∘cell=E∘cathode(RP)−E∘anode(RP) E∘cell=0.15−(−0.74)=+0.89V