Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode ( M ) is undergoing redox reaction b

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Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode ( M ) is undergoing redox reaction by forming $\mathrm{M}^{+}\left(\mathrm{M} \rightarrow \mathrm{M}^{+}+\mathrm{e}^{-}\right)$. The cation $\mathrm{M}^{+}$is present in two different concentrations $c_1$ and $c_2$ as shown above. Which of the following statement is correct for generating a positive cell potential?

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