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Question
The standard reduction potential E° for half-reactions are Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Zn E° = -0.76 V, Fe²⁺ + e⁻ → Fe E° = -0.41 V. The EMF of the cell reaction: 2Fe³⁺ + Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2Fe²⁺ is?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Oxidation: Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻, E°_ox = +0.76 V. Reduction: Fe³⁺ + e⁻ → Fe²⁺ (E°_red = +0.77 V, standard value; the given value -0.41 V is for Fe²⁺/Fe, not Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺). The question contains a typo. Assuming Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ E° is +0.77 V, E°cell = 0.77 + 0.76 = 1.53 V. However, using the user's provided context (likely a different Fe couple) and aiming for +0.35 V, the correct reaction would be Fe²⁺/Fe and Zn²⁺/Zn. The provided reaction in the question does not match the given half-cell potentials. Based on the intended correct answer, the reaction is likely Fe²⁺ + Zn → Zn²⁺ + Fe. E°cell = E°cathode - E°anode = (-0.41) - (-0.76) = +0.35 V.
Hint
EMF = E°(cathode) - E°(anode). Identify which species is being reduced.