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The emf of the cell, Zn|Zn^(2+)(1M)||C...

The emf of the cell,
` Zn|Zn^(2+)(1M)||Cu^(2+)|Cu(1M)` is 1.1 volt, if the standard reduction potential of `Zn^(2+)|Zn` is `-0.78`volt,what is the oxidation potential of `Cu|Cu^(2+)`?

A

`+1.86 V`

B

`0.32 V`

C

`-0.32 V`

D

`-1.86V`

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