Calculate the standard cell potential (in $V$) of the cell in which the following reaction takes place:
$Fe^{2+}_{(aq)} + Ag^{+}_{(aq)} \to Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + Ag_{(s)}$
Given that:
$E^o_{Ag^{+}/Ag} = x \ V$
$E^o_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = y \ V$
$E^o_{Fe^{3+}/Fe} = z \ V$

  • A
    $x - z$
  • B
    $x + y - z$
  • C
    $x - y$
  • D
    $x + 2y - 3z$

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