Answer:
E° = 0.65 V
Explanation:
Let's consider the following reductions and their respective standard reduction potentials.
Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2 e⁻ → Sn²⁺(aq) E°red = 0.15 V
Ag⁺(aq) + e⁻ → Ag(s) E°red = 0.80 V
The reaction with the highest reduction potential will occur as a reduction while the other will occur as an oxidation. The corresponding half-reactions are:
Reduction (cathode): Ag⁺(aq) + e⁻ → Ag(s) E°red = 0.80 V
Oxidation (anode): Sn²⁺(aq) → Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2 e⁻ E°red = 0.15 V
The overall cell potential (E°) is the difference between the standard reduction potential of the cathode and the standard reduction potential of the anode.
E° = E°red, cat - E°red, an = 0.80 V - 0.15 V = 0.65 V