The cell reaction of the galvanic cell $Cu_{(s)} | Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} || Hg^{2+}_{(aq)} | Hg_{(l)}$ is

  • A
    $Hg + Cu^{2+} \to Hg^{2+} + Cu$
  • B
    $Cu + Hg^{2+} \to Cu^{2+} + Hg$
  • C
    $Cu + Hg \to CuHg$
  • D
    $Hg + Cu^{2+} \to Cu^{+} + Hg^{+}$

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