Calculate $E_{cell}^{\circ}$ for the following cell: $Zn_{(s)} | Zn^{2+}_{(1 \ M)} || Pb^{2+}_{(1 \ M)} | Pb_{(s)}$ given that $E^{\circ}_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.763 \ V$ and $E^{\circ}_{Pb^{2+}/Pb} = -0.126 \ V$. (in $V$)

  • A
    $0.637$
  • B
    $-0.530$
  • C
    $-0.889$
  • D
    $0.789$

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