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Standard electrode potential of two half-reactions are given below:
Fe2+Fe;E=0.44 V
Fe3+Fe2+;E=+0.77 V

If Fe2+, Fe3+ and Fe are kept together :

A
the concentration of Fe3+ increases
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the concentration of Fe3+ decreases
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the mass of Fe increases
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the concentration of Fe2+ decreases
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Solution

The correct option is B the concentration of Fe3+ decreases
As, Fe3+Fe2+;E=+0.77 V it has positive value of emf so it is spontaneous reaction and Fe3+ converts into Fe2+ and Fe3+ concentration decreases but Fe2+ concentration increases.

Option B is correct.

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