Consider the Following Redox Reaction

question 66

Multiple Choice

Consider the following redox reaction:
2 Li⁺ (aq) + Fe (s) →Fe²⁺ (aq) + 2 Li (s) Which statement below is true regarding (1) the spontaneity of this reaction and (2) the value of E ° _cell?
E ° _red(Li¹⁺/Li) = - 3.05V and E ° _red(Fe²⁺/Fe) = - 0.44 V

• A) This reaction is spontaneous as written and E ° _cell = - 2.61 V.
• B) This reaction is non-spontaneous as written and E ° _cell = - 2.61 V.
• C) This reaction is spontaneous as written and E ° _cell = 2.61 V.
• D) This reaction is non-spontaneous as written and E ° _cell = 2.61 V.
• E) This reaction is non-spontaneous as written and E ° _cell = - 3.49 V.

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