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If \(E^\circ_{MnO_4^-/MnO_2} = x \, V\) and \(E^\circ_{MnO_2/Mn^{2+}} = y \, V\), what is the value of \(E^\circ_{MnO_4^-/Mn^{2+}}\)?

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Combine electrode potentials using electron-weighted averaging, not direct addition.
Updated On: Jun 20, 2026
  • \( \frac{3x + 2y}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{3x + 2y}{5} \)
  • \( \frac{5x + 3y}{2} \)
  • \( \frac{3x + 5y}{3} \)
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The Correct Option is B

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