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The Mg electrode potential follows E = E° − (0.059/2) log(1/[Mg²⁺]). Which graph shows E versus log[Mg²⁺]?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The Nernst expression becomes E = E° + (0.059/2) log[Mg²⁺]. Thus E is a straight line with positive slope and an intercept at log[Mg²⁺] = 0.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:ElectrochemistrySubtopic:Galvanic cells/Nernst Equation/Concentration Cells
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