The cell reaction of a cell is $Mg_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} \to Cu_{(s)} + Mg^{2+}_{(aq)}$. If the standard reduction potentials of $Mg$ and $Cu$ are $-2.37 \ V$ and $+0.34 \ V$ respectively,the $EMF$ of the cell is ................. $V$.

  • A
    $2.03$
  • B
    $-2.03$
  • C
    $+2.71$
  • D
    $-2.71$

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The standard oxidation potentials for the half-reactions are given as $Zn \to Zn^{2+} + 2e^{-}; E^o = +0.76 \ V$ and $Fe \to Fe^{2+} + 2e^{-}; E^o = +0.41 \ V$. The $EMF$ for the cell reaction $Fe^{2+} + Zn \to Zn^{2+} + Fe$ is ............ $V$.

The standard electrode potentials at $25\,^oC$ for the following half-reactions are given:
$Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Zn, E^o = -0.762\,V$
$Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mg, E^o = -2.37\,V$
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If more than one species is available near the cathode,which species will undergo a reduction reaction? Provide suitable examples.

Given are $E^{\circ}$ values for some half reactions:
$I_2 + 2e^{-} \to 2I^{-}$ ; $E^{\circ} = 0.54 \, V$
$MnO_4^{-} + 8H^{+} + 5e^{-} \to Mn^{2+} + 4H_2O$ ; $E^{\circ} = 1.52 \, V$
$Fe^{3+} + e^{-} \to Fe^{2+}$ ; $E^{\circ} = 0.77 \, V$
$Sn^{4+} + 2e^{-} \to Sn^{2+}$ ; $E^{\circ} = 0.1 \, V$
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