In the given electrochemical cell, $\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})|\mathrm{AgCl}(\mathrm{s})| \mathrm{FeCl}

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In the given electrochemical cell, $\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})|\mathrm{AgCl}(\mathrm{s})| \mathrm{FeCl}_2(\mathrm{aq}), \mathrm{FeCl}_3(\mathrm{aq}) \mid \mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{s})$ at 298 K , the cell potential ( $\mathrm{E}_{	ext {cell }}$ ) will increase when :
A. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ is increased.
B. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ is decreased.
C. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ is decreased.
D. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ is increased.
E. Concentration of $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$is increased.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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