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A cell is set up as shown in the figure. It is observed that EMF of the cell comes out to be 2.36 V. 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 `Mg^(2+)//Mg` will be-2.36 V.

D

Electrons flow from magnesium electrode to hydrogen electrode.

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oxidation takes place at magnesium electrode and reduction at hydrogen electrode
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