Which Nernst equation is correct for the following cell? $Al_{(s)}|Al_{(aq)}^{3+} || Zn_{(aq)}^{2+}| Zn_{(s)}$

  • A
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^0 - \frac{0.059}{6} \log \frac{[Al^{3+}]^2}{[Zn^{2+}]^3}$
  • B
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^0 - \frac{0.059}{6} \log \frac{[Zn^{2+}]^3}{[Al^{3+}]^2}$
  • C
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^0 - \frac{0.059}{3} \log \frac{[Al^{3+}]^2}{[Zn^{2+}]^3}$
  • D
    $E_{cell} = E_{cell}^0 - \frac{0.059}{2} \log \frac{[Al^{3+}]^2}{[Zn^{2+}]^3}$

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