Electrode potential of the half cell $Hg(\ell) | Hg_2Cl_{2(s)} | Cl^-_{(aq)}$ can be increased by

  • A
    Increasing $[Cl^-]$
  • B
    Decreasing $[Cl^-]$
  • C
    Increasing $Hg_2Cl_{2(s)}$
  • D
    Decreasing $Hg(\ell)$

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The standard electrode potentials of the half-cells are given below:
$Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Zn$; $E^{\circ} = -0.76 \, V$
$Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \to Fe$; $E^{\circ} = -0.44 \, V$
The $EMF$ of the cell $Fe^{2+} + Zn \to Zn^{2+} + Fe$ is ............ $V$.

$E^o$ values for the half-cell reactions are given below:
$Cu^{2+} + e^- \to Cu^{+} \quad E^o = 0.15 \ V$
$Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu \quad E^o = 0.34 \ V$
What will be the $E^o$ for the half-cell reaction:
$Cu^{+} + e^- \to Cu$ ? $\dots \ V$

Which of the following has been universally accepted as a reference electrode at all temperatures and has been assigned a value of zero volt?

Which of the following will have a standard oxidation potential less than $SHE$?

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Given $E_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}^{\circ} = 0.34 \ V$ and $E_{Cu^{2+}/Cu^{+}}^{\circ} = 0.15 \ V$. Calculate the standard electrode potential $E_{Cu^{+}/Cu}^{\circ}$ in $V$.

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