Q.

The standard reduction potentials of Zn2+Zn,Cu2+Cu and Ag+Ag are respectively - 0.76, 0.34 and 0.8V. The following cells were constructed.
a) Zn/Zn2+//Cu2+/Cu
b) Zn/Zn2+//Ag+/Ag
c) Cu/Cu2+//Ag+/Ag
What is the correct order of Ecell 0 of these cells?

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a

a > b > c

b

c > a > b

c

b > c > a

d

b > a > c

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Higher the difference between SRP of cathode and SRP of anode higher is the cell EMF.
 

CellCathodeAnodeEMF cell = Ec - Ea
Zn/Zn2+//Cu2+/CuCuZn0.34 + 0.76=1.1 V
Zn/Zn2+//Ag2+/AgAgZn0.8+0.76 = 1.56 V
Cu/Cu2+/Ag+//AgAgCu1.56 V=0.8 - 0.34 =0.46 V
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