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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

The standard reduction potential for \(Zn^{2+}/Zn\) is \(-0.76\) V and that for \(Fe^{2+}/Fe\) is \(-0.41\) V. The galvanic cell can be correctly represented by :

  1. A \(Fe(s)/Fe^{2+}(aq)\) || \(Zn^{2+}(aq)/Zn(s)\)
  2. B \(Fe^{2+}(aq)/Fe(s)\) || \(Zn^{2+}(aq)/Zn(s)\)
  3. C \(Zn(s)/Zn^{2+}(aq)\) || \(Fe^{2+}(aq)/Fe(s)\)
  4. D \(Zn^{2+}(aq)/Zn(s)\) || \(Fe(s)/Fe^{2+}(aq)\)
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(C) \(Zn(s)/Zn^{2+}(aq)\) || \(Fe^{2+}(aq)/Fe(s)\)

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More positive reduction potential: \(Fe^{2+}/Fe\) acts as cathode. More negative reduction potential: \(Zn^{2+}/Zn\) acts as anode. Cell representation: Anode || Cathode \(Zn(s)/Zn^{2+}(aq)\) || \(Fe^{2+}(aq)/Fe(s)\)
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