Calculate the required voltage (V) if an unknown metal (M) was electrodeposited from an aqueous solution containing M2X2 (where X is the anion) with a supplied current of 5.92 A for 12 h, consuming 0.1731 kWh of electrical energy. Assume that the current efficiency is 87%. (Input values only with 2 decimal places).

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Calculate the required voltage (V) if an unknown metal (M) was electrodeposited from an aqueous solution containing M2X2 (where X is the anion) with a supplied current of 5.92 A for 12 h, consuming 0.1731 kWh of electrical energy. Assume that the current efficiency is 87%. (Input values only with 2 decimal places).

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