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A button cell used in watches functions as following:


Zn(s)+ Ag2 O(s)+ H2 O (l)2Ag(s)+ Zn2+ (aq)+ 2OH (aq)

If half cell potentials are:Zn2+ (aq)+ 2e Zn(s) ;E0=0.76V

Ag2 O(s)+ H2 O(l) 2e2Ag(s)+ 2OH (aq),E0=0.34V

The cell potential will be:

A
1.10 V
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B
0.42 V
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C
0.84 V
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D
1.34 V
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.10 V
Anode is always the site of oxidation thus anode half cell reaction is-
Zn2++2eZn(s);Eo=0.76V
Cathode half cell reaction is-
Ag2O+H2O+2e2Ag(s)+2OH(aq);Eo=0.34V

Eocell=EocathodeEoanode=0.34(0.76)=1.10V

Hence, the correct option is A

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