Calculate the standard potential of a cell having the following electrode reactions:
$Cd_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Cd_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.403 \ V$
$Zn_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Zn_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.763 \ V$ (in $V$)
$Cd_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Cd_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.403 \ V$
$Zn_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Zn_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.763 \ V$ (in $V$)
- A$0.201$
- B$0.360$
- C$0.481$
- D$1.166$
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