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Zn(s)+Cl2(1 atm)Zn2++2Cl:Eo=2.12 V . To increase the e.m.f. of the above cell:

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[Zn2+] should be increased
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[Zn2+] should be decreased
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[Cl] should be increased
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PCl2 should be decreased
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Solution

The correct option is B [Zn2+] should be decreased
To increase the e.m.f. of the above cell [Zn2+] should be decreased.
With decrease in the concentration of zinc ions, the equilibrium will shit in the forward direction which will increase the cell potential.
E=Eo0.0592log[Zn2+][Cl]2PCl2

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