Q.

The emf of the following three galvanic cells are represented by E1,E2 and E3 respectively. Which of the following is correct? 
i) Zn/Zn2+(1M)//Cu2+(1M)/Cu

ii) Zn/Zn2+(0.1M)//Cu2+(1M)/Cu

iii) Zn/Zn2+(1M)//Cu2+(0.1M)/Cu

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a

E3>E1>E2

b

E2>E1>E3

c

E3>E2>E1

d

E1>E2>E3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The Ecell of a galvanic cell is related to the concentration is given by Nernst equation. 

Ecell=Eo-0.0591nlog10[anode]cathode

For the given galvanic cell the Nernst equation is given as 

Ecell=Eo-0.05912log10[Zn2+][Cu2+]

With an increase in the concentration of Zn2+ ions, the emf of cell decreases.
With increase in the concentration of Cu2+ ions, the emf of cell increases.

Therefore, E2> E1>E3.

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