The standard oxidation potentials for the half-reactions are given as $Zn \to Zn^{2+} + 2e^{-}; E^o = +0.76 \ V$ and $Fe \to Fe^{2+} + 2e^{-}; E^o = +0.41 \ V$. The $EMF$ for the cell reaction $Fe^{2+} + Zn \to Zn^{2+} + Fe$ is ............ $V$.

  • A
    $-0.35$
  • B
    $+0.35$
  • C
    $+1.17$
  • D
    $-1.17$

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