When a $Zn$ piece is kept in a $CuSO_4$ solution,the copper gets precipitated because the standard reduction potential of zinc is

  • A
    $> $ copper
  • B
    $< $ copper
  • C
    $> $ sulphate
  • D
    $< $ sulphate

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For the following cell,the standard electrode potential $E_{cell}^0$ is . . . . . . .
$E_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}^0 = -0.76 \ V, E_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}^0 = 0.34 \ V$
$Zn | Zn^{2+} || Cu^{2+} | Cu$ (in $V$)

What is the value of the standard electrode potential of a standard hydrogen electrode $(SHE)$ (in $V$)?

$A$ galvanic cell consists of a copper electrode and a standard hydrogen electrode. If $E^0_{(Cu^{2+}(aq)|Cu(s))} = +0.34 \text{ V}$, identify the reaction taking place at the positive electrode during the working of the cell.

The standard reduction potential for $Li^{+}/Li$,$Zn^{2+}/Zn$,$H^{+}/H_2$ and $Ag^{+}/Ag$ is $-3.05$,$-0.762$,$0.00$ and $+0.80 \ V$. Which of the following has the highest reducing capacity?

Calculate the standard electromotive force $(E^o_{cell})$ for the following cell: $Zn|Zn^{2+} (1 \ M)||I^{-} (1 \ M)|CuI|Cu$. Given the half-cell reactions:
$CuI_{(s)} + e^{-} \to Cu_{(s)} + I^{-}_{(aq)}$ ; $E^o = -0.17 \ V$
$Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \to Zn_{(s)}$ ; $E^o = -0.76 \ V$ (in $V$)

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