A galvanic cell consists of a mercury (Hg) electrode immersed in 0.26 L of 0.105 M...

A galvanic cell consists of a mercury (Hg) electrode immersed in 0.26 L of 0.105 M Hg2⁺ solution and a silver (Ag) electrode immersed in 0.74 L of 1.44 M Ag⁺ solution. The galvanic cell is allowed to discharge at 25 °C until equilibrium is reached. What is the concentration of Hg2⁺ at equilibrium?

Data:
E° (V)
Hg2⁺ + 2 e⁻ → Hg(l) 0.854
Ag⁺ + e⁻ → Ag(s) 0.800

Round your answer to two significant figures.

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