The standard oxidation potentials Eo, for the half cell reactions are given as Zn→Zn2++2e−,E∘=+0.76VFe→Fe2++2e−,E∘=+0.41V
The EMF for the cell reaction, Fe2++Zn→Zn2++Fe is:
A
−0.35V
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B
+0.35V
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C
1.17V
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D
−1.17V
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Solution
The correct option is B+0.35V Oxidation potentials are given for the two half cell reactions: Fe→Fe2++2e−,E∘=+0.41V...........(i) Zn→Zn2++2e−,E∘=+0.76V............(ii)
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we can have the desired reaction ⇒Fe2++Zn→Zn2++Fe,E∘=(0.76−0.41)V=+0.35V