Q.

Zn(s)+Cl2(1atm)Zn2++2Cl 
 The Eo of the cell is 2.12V. To increase E 

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a

Zn2+ concentration should be increased

b

Cl concentration should be increased

c

Zn2+concentration should be decreased

d

Partial pressure of Cl2 should be decreased.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The redox equation is given as 

Zn(s)+Cl2(1atm)Zn2++2Cl- Anode:ZnZn2++2e- Cathode:Cl2+2e-2Cl- Ecell = Ecello- 0.05912log [Zn2+] [Cl-]2

The Ecell will be increased when concentration of both Zn2+ and Cl- will be decreased. 

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