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A galvanic cell is compsed of two hydrogen electrodes, one of which is a standard one. In which of the following solutions should the other electrode be immersed to get maximum emf?
`K_(a)(CH_(3)COOH) = 2 xx 10^(-5)` ,`K_(a)(H_(3)PO_(4)) = 10^(-3)`.

A

0.1 M HCl

B

0.1 M `CH_(3)COOH`

C

0.1 M `H_(3)PO_(4)`

D

0.1 M `H_(2)SO_(4)`

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