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Two weak acid solutions `HA_(1)` and `HA_(2)` with the same concentration and having `pK_(a)` values 3 and 5 are placed in contact with hydrogen electrode `(1 atm ` and `25^(@)C)` and are interconnected through a salt bridge. Find the `EMF` of the cell.

A

0.079

B

0.059

C

0.118

D

0.029

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The correct Answer is:
B
`E_("cell") = 0-0.059/2 log (kalpha_(2))/(k alpha_(1))`
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