For a redox reaction, Cd²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇌ Cd, the (Ep)anodic observed in cyclic voltametry at hanging mercury drop… · ABC26PH0388

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Electrochemistry – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

For a redox reaction, $\mathrm{Cd^{2+} + 2e^- \rightleftharpoons Cd}$, the $(E_p)_{\text{anodic}}$ observed in cyclic voltametry at hanging mercury drop electrode is –650 mV vs. SCE. The expected value for $(E_p)_{\text{cathodic}}$ is
(a)–708 mV
(b)–679 mV
(c)–650 mV
(d)–621 mV
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