For a $Ag-Zn$ button cell,the net reaction is $Zn_{(s)} + Ag_{2}O_{(s)} \rightarrow ZnO_{(s)} + 2Ag_{(s)}$. Given $\Delta G_{f}^{o}(Ag_{2}O) = -11.21 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $\Delta G_{f}^{o}(ZnO) = -318.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,the $E^{o}_{cell}$ of the button cell is ......... $V$.

  • A
    $3.182$
  • B
    $-1.621$
  • C
    $1.591$
  • D
    $-1.591$

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