Q9 / 199 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

A button cell used in watches functions as follows
Zn s + Ag 2 O s + H 2 O⇌ 2Ag s + Zn 2+ aq +2 OH −
If half cell potentials are
Zn2+(aq)+2e-→Zn(s)
E°=-0.76V
Ag 2 O (s) + H 2 O (l) +2 e − → 2Ag (s) +2 OH −
E°=0.34V
The cell potential will be

  • Correct answer
    A
    1.1 V
  • B
    0.42 V
  • C
    0.84 V
  • D
    1.34 V

Solution

As cell is
Zn/Zn2+||Ag+/Ag
Ecello=ECathodeo-EAnodeo
=0.34-(-0.76)=1.1V

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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