What Is E°_cell for the Following Reaction, and Is It

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is E°_cell for the following reaction, and is it spontaneous or nonspontaneous under standard-state conditions? 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2H₂O(l) → H₂O₂(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq)
Given:

• A) E°_cell = -1.00 V, nonspontaneous
• B) E°_cell = -1.00 V, spontaneous
• C) E°_cell = 1.00 V, nonspontaneous
• D) E°_cell = 1.00 V, spontaneous
• E) E°_cell = -0.23 V, nonspontaneous

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