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The standard reduction potentials of Cu2+/Cu and Cu2+/Cu+ are 0.337 and 0.153 volts resectively. The standard electrode potential for Cu+/Cu half cell will be:

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0.490V
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0.980V
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0.827V
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D
0.521V
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Solution

The correct option is B 0.521V
Required relation

E3=n1E1n2E2n3

Given, +20 ...(i)
+2+1 ....(ii)

Required, +10

Subtract equation (ii) from equation (i)

Here, n1=2,E1=0.337V ....(iii)
n2=1,E2=0.153V .....(iv)
n3=1

E3=2×0.3371×0.1531
E3=0.521V

Hence, the correct option is D

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