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A voltaic cell with a basic aqueous electrolyte is based on the oxidation of Cd(s) to Cd(OH)2(s) and the reduction of MnO4–(aq) to MnO2(s).

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Oxidation half equation;

3Cd(s) + 6OH^-(aq) ------> 3Cd(OH)2(s) + 6e

Reduction half equation;

2MnO4^-(aq) + 8H^-(aq) + 6e --------> 2MnO2(s) + 4H2O(l)

Balanced reaction equation;

3Cd(s) + 6OH^-(aq) + 2MnO4^-(aq) + 8H^-(aq)  ------> 3Cd(OH)2(s) + 2MnO2(s)

Number of electrons transferred = 6