Multiple Choice
Consider the following reduction potentials:
Cd2+(aq) + 2e-
Cd(s) ; E° = -0.40 V
Pb2+(aq) + 2e-
Pb(s) ; E° = -0.13 V
Cu2+(aq) + 2e-
Cu(s) ; E° = 0.34 V
Br2(l) + 2e-
2Br-(aq) ; E° = 1.07 V
Under standard-state conditions,which of the following reactions is spontaneous?
A) Cd2+(aq) + Pb(s) → Cd(s) + Pb2+(aq)
B) Pb2+(aq) + Cu(s) → Pb(s) + Cu2+(aq)
C) 2Br-(aq) + Pb2+(aq) → Br2(l) + Pb(s)
D) 2Br-(aq) + Cu2+(aq) → Br2(l) + Cu(s)
E) Cu2+(aq) + Cd(s) → Cu(s) + Cd2+(aq)
Correct Answer:
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