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The following electrochemical cell has been set up `:`
`Pt(l)|Fe^(3+),Fe(a=1)|Ce^(4+),Ce^(3+)(a=1)|Pt(2)`
`E^(c-)._(((Fe^(3+),Fe^(2+)))=0.77V`
and
`E^(c-)._(((Ce^(4+),Ce^(3+)))=1.61V`
If an ammeter is connected between two platinum electrodes, predict the direction of the flow of current. Will the current increase or decreases with time ?

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decrease with time
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