From the following half-cell reactions and corresponding standard reduction potentials, construct a cell with highest emf. Li* + e → Li -3.05 V Na* + e → Na Al3* + 3e → Al Cu2+ + 2e → Cu -2.71 V -1.66 V + 0.34 V Ag* + e → Ag +0.80 V

From the following half-cell reactions and corresponding standard reduction potentials, construct a cell with highest emf. Li* + e → Li -3.05 V Na* + e → Na Al3* + 3e → Al Cu2+ + 2e → Cu -2.71 V -1.66 V + 0.34 V Ag* + e → Ag +0.80 V

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