When Metal a Is Placed in a Solution of Metal

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Multiple Choice

When metal A is placed in a solution of metal ions B²⁺, a reaction occurs between A and B²⁺, and metal ions A²⁺ appear in the solution. When metal B is placed in acid solution, gas bubbles form on its surface. When metal A is placed in a solution of metal ions C²⁺, no reaction occurs. Which of the following reactions would not occur spontaneously?

• A)C( s)+ 2H ⁺( aq)→ H ₂( g)+ C ²⁺( aq)
• B)C( s)+ A ²⁺( aq)→ A( s)+ C ²⁺( aq)
• C)B( s)+ C ²⁺( aq)→ C( s)+ B ²⁺( aq)
• D)A( s)+ 2H ⁺( aq)→ H ₂( g)+ A ²⁺( aq)
• E)B( s)+ 2H ⁺( aq)→ H ₂( g)+ B ²⁺( aq)

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