Of the Reactions Below, Only Is Not Spontaneous

question 33

Multiple Choice

Of the reactions below, only is not spontaneous.

• A) Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) - MgCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
• B) 2Ni (s) + H₂SO₄ (aq) -Ni₂SO₄ (aq) + H₂ (g)
• C) 2Ag (s) + 2HNO₃ (aq) - 2AgNO₃ (aq) + H₂ (g)
• D) Zn (s) + 2HI (aq) - ZnI₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
• E) 2Al (s) + 6HBr (aq) - 2AlBr₃ (aq) + 3H₂ (g)

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