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Will Magnesium Metal Displace Al3+ Ion from an Aqueous Solution

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Will magnesium metal displace Al3+ ion from an aqueous solution? Mg2+(aq) + 2 e- → Mg(s) E° = -2.356 V
Al3+(aq) + 3 e- → Al(s) E° = -1.676 V


A) No, since E°cell is negative.
B) Yes, since E°cell is negative.
C) No, the reverse reaction is spontaneous.
D) Yes, since E°cell is positive.
E) No, the system is at equilibrium.

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