Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 13, 2026
A cell is set up as shown in the figure. It is observed that EMF of the cell comes out to be 
. Which of the given statements is not correct about the cell?
A
Reduction takes place at magnesium electrode and oxidation at SHE.
B
Oxidation takes place at magnesium electrode and reduction at SHE.
C
Standard electrode potential for 
will be 
will be
D
Electrons flow from magnesium electrode to hydrogen electrode.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Oxidation takes place at magnesium electrode and reduction at hydrogen electrode.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
In the cell the negative terminal is
Which of the following reaction is possible at anode?
For a certain redox reaction, is positive this means that
How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to produce 100 g of Ca from molten
In electrolysis of dilute what is liberated at anode?
The quantity of charge required to obtain one mole of aluminum from is _______.