The voltage of a cell whose halfcells are given below is:
Mg2++2e−→Mg(s);E0=−2.37V
Cu2++2e−→Cu(s);E0=+0.34V standard EMF of the cell is:
A
1.03V
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B
1.36V
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C
2.7 V
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D
2.03V
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Solution
The correct option is C 2.7 V Since copper has higher potential than zinc, it will be reduced and zinc will be oxidized. Standard EMF of cell=0.34V−(−2.37V)=2.71V.