Standard electrode potential for Sn4+/Sn2+ couple is +0.15 V and that for the Cr3+/Cr couple is -0.74 V. These two couples in their standard state are connected to make a cell. The cell potential will be
- +1.19 V
- +0.89 V
- +0.18 V
- +1.83 V
Answer
(2) +0.89 V
Solution
The couple with lower E ( Cr3+/Cr) acts as the anode; Sn4+/Sn2+ acts as the cathode.
E cell = E cathode - E anode
= 0.15 - (-0.74)
= +0.89 V
Answer: (2)