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which of the following will increase the voltage of the cell with following cell reaction?
`Sn(s)+2Ag^(+)+(aq)rarrSn^(+2)(aq)+2Ag(s)`

A

Increase in the size of the silver rod

B

Increase in the concentration of `Sn^(2+)` ions

C

Increase in the concentration of `Ag^(+)` ions

D

None of the above .

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The correct Answer is:
C

`E_("cell") = E_("cell")^(@) - (RT)/(nF) "ln" ([Sn^(2+)])/([Ag^(+)]^(2))` .
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