Consider the following cell:
$Zn_{(s)} \mid Zn^{2+}_{(1M)} \parallel KCl_{(sat)} \mid Hg_2Cl_{2(paste)} \mid Hg$
$E^{\circ}_{cell} = 1.007 \ V$ and $E^{\circ}_{calomel} = 0.242 \ V$
What is the standard potential of $Zn$ (in $V$)?

  • A
    $-0.765$
  • B
    $0.765$
  • C
    $-1.247$
  • D
    $1.247$

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