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What is the cell voltage of Zn | Zn2+ (0.1 M) || Ag+ (0.1 M) | Ag?
The standard reduction potential for Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn is -0.76 V and for Ag+ + e- → Ag is +0.80 V.
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-0.76 V
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+0.80 V
+1.53 V
+1.59 V
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Answer 1

Answer:

+1.56V

Explanation:

$E^{o}_{cell}$ = standard reduction potential of cathode - standard reduction potential of anode.

At cathode reduction takes place, and at anode oxidation takes place.

The oxidation is of Zn to Zn²⁺ and the reduction of Ag⁺ to Ag.

SRP of cathode is +0.80, and SRP of anode is -0.76

So $E^{o}_{cell}$ = 0.80 - (-0.76) = 0.80 + 0.76 = 1.56

So answer is +1.56V, the options you gave don't have this answer, but I'm pretty sure this is the answer. Hope it helps