The $EMF$ of a cell in terms of the reduction potential of its left and right electrodes is:

  • A
    $E = E_{left} - E_{right}$
  • B
    $E = E_{left} + E_{right}$
  • C
    $E = E_{right} - E_{left}$
  • D
    $E = -(E_{right} + E_{left})$

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The standard Gibbs energy for the given cell reaction in $kJ \, mol^{-1}$ at $298 \, K$ is $Zn_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} \to Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + Cu_{(s)}$,given $E^o = 2 \, V$ at $298 \, K$ [Faraday's constant $F = 96500 \, C \, mol^{-1}$].

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