Electrode potential of the half cell $Hg(\ell) | Hg_2Cl_{2(s)} | Cl^-_{(aq)}$ can be increased by

  • A
    Increasing $[Cl^-]$
  • B
    Decreasing $[Cl^-]$
  • C
    Increasing $Hg_2Cl_{2(s)}$
  • D
    Decreasing $Hg(\ell)$

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