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Standard electrode potential for Sn4+/Sn2+ couple is + 0.15 V and that for the Cr3+/Cr couple is 0.74 V. These two couples in their standard state are connected to make a cell. The cell potential will be
- A+ 1.19 V
- B+ 0.89 V
- C+ 0.18 V
- D+ 1.83 V
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Correct answer: B
E°Sn4+/Sn2+ = 0.15 V
E°Cr3+/Cr = –0.74 V
E°cell = E°cathode – E°anode
= 0.15 – (– 0.74) = 0.15 + 0.74 = 0.89 V
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