MHT CET Chemistry question

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Which is the CORRECT Nernst equation for reaction taking place in the following cell?

\mathrm{Mg_{(s)}|Mg^{2+}_{(aq)}||Cl^-_{(aq)}|Cl_{2(g)}(1\ atm)|Pt}

Answer: (C)

Solution

The cell reaction is \mathrm{Mg + Cl_2 \rightarrow Mg^{2+} + 2Cl^-}, so (solids and at 1

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