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Write the half - cell and the overall cell reaction for the electrochemical cell : `Sn|Sn^(2+)||Au^(3+)|Au`

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The half - cell reaction are : `3Sn rarr 3Sn^(2+) +6e` and `2Au^(3+)+6e rarr 2Au.` The overall reaction is : `3Sn+2Au^(3+)rarr 3Sn^(2+)+2Au.`
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