Q.

For a MgMg2+(aq)Ag+(aq)Ag the correct Nernst Equation is:          [2025]
 

1 Ecell=Ecell+RT2Fln[Ag+]2[Mg2+]  
2 Ecell=Ecell-RT2Fln[Ag+][Mg2+]  
3 Ecell=Ecell-RT2Fln[Mg2+][Ag+]  
4 Ecell=Ecell-RT2Fln[Ag+]2[Mg2+]  

Ans.

(1)

Cell reaction: Mg(s)+2Ag+(aq)Mg2+(aq)+2Ag(s)

Nernst equation: Ecell=Ecell-RTnFlnQ

Ecell=Ecell-RT2Fln[Mg2+][Ag+]2

Ecell=Ecell+RT2Fln[Ag+]2[Mg2+]