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Consider the figure given:

If cell ‘A’ has ECell= 0.5 V and cell ‘B’ has ECell= 1.1 V then what will be the reactions at anode and cathode?
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Options:
  • A At cathode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand Cu2++ 2e→ Cu
  • B At cathode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand at anode : Cu2++ 2e→ Cu
  • C At anode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand Cu2++ 2e→ Cu
  • D At anode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand at cathode : Cu2++ 2e→ Cu
Solution:
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The correct answer is: At anode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand at cathode : Cu2++ 2e→ Cu
Correct Option is : (D)
At anode : Zn → Zn2++ 2eand at cathode : Cu2++ 2e→ Cu

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