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Chemistry Question on Standard electrode potentials and electrochemical cells

An electrochemical cell is made by connecting Nickel and Chromium electrodes. With the help of information given below, the correct value of standard cell potential, would be:
Ni2++2eNi(s)Ni^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Ni(s) E0E^0 = – 0.25V
Cr3++3eCr(s)Cr^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Cr(s) E0E^0 = – 0.74V

A

-0.49 V

B

-0.49 V

C

-0.99 V

D

-0.99 V

Answer

-0.49 V

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A): -0.49 V