A galvanic cell needs to be set up so that the reduction of Sn4+ to Sn2+ takes place at the cathode.  Which of the following redox pairs must be placed at the anode? A) F2 (g) /F- B) Au3+/Au C) Ca2+/Ca D) any would work E) none would work

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A galvanic cell needs to be set up so that the reduction of Sn4+ to Sn2+ takes place at the cathode.  Which of the following redox pairs must be placed at the anode?

A) F2 (g) /F-

B) Au3+/Au

C) Ca2+/Ca

D) any would work

E) none would work

 

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