If E° for X + E^- → Y Is Larger

question 34

Multiple Choice

If E° for X + e^- → Y is larger than E° for A + 2e^- → B, then in a spontaneous process under standard-state conditions,

• A) X will oxidize A.
• B) Y will oxidize A.
• C) Y will reduce A.
• D) B will oxidize X.
• E) B will reduce X.