Calculate E_cell for the Following Electrochemical Cell at 25 ^$\circ$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Calculate E_cell for the following electrochemical cell at 25 ^$\circ$ C
Pt(s) | Fe³⁺(aq,0.100 M) ,Fe²⁺(aq,0.040 M) || Cl^-(aq,0.50 M) | AgCl(s) | Ag(s)
Given the following standard reduction potentials.
AgCl(s) + e^- $\to$ Ag(s) + Cl^-(aq) $~~~~~~~~$ E ^$\circ$ = +0.222 V
Fe³⁺(aq) + e^- $\to$ Fe²⁺(aq) $~~~~~~~~$$~~~~~~~~$ E ^$\circ$ = +0.771 V

• A) -1.034 V
• B) -0.590 V
• C) -0.508 V
• D) -0.555 V
• E) +1.034 V

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