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The standard electrode potential of Ag+/Ag  is   0.08V  and  Cu2+/Cu=0.34V. . These electrodes are connected through a salt bridge and if  

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a

Copper electrode acts as a cathode, then  Ecell  is +0.46V

b

Silver electrode acts as anode, then   Ecell  is  +1.14V

c

Copper electrode acts as a cathode, then Ecell   is  +0.46V

d

Silver electrode acts as anode, then Ecell  is 0.34V

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The cell reaction is 

   Cu(s)+2Ag+Cu2++2Ag

The two half-cell reactions are

  Cu(s)Cu2++2e -(oxidation,anode)

Ag++eAg  (Reduction, cathode) 

Ecell =Eox +Ered =0.34+0.80=+0.46V.

Since E  is positive, the reaction is feasible. 

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