The standard reduction potentials EO, for the half reaction are as Zn→Zn+++2e−,E0=0.76V Cu→Cu+++2e−,E0=0.34V The e.m.f. for the cell reaction,
A
0.62 V
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B
0.42 V
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C
-0.1V
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D
1.1 V
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Solution
The correct option is D 1.1 V E0Cu++/Cu=+0.34V EoZn++/Zn=−0.76V In this cell Zn acts as anode and Cu acts as cathode. Eocell=EoC−EoA=0.34−(−0.76)=0.34+0.76=1.10V