Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10

question 72

Multiple Choice

Utilizing the half-cell potential information provided in Table 10.1, what would be the most likely spontaneous outcome in a system composed of bromine, fluorine, bromine ions and fluoride ions?
Br_2(l) + 2e^-  2 Br ^-_(aq) Potential = 1.09 V
F_2(g) + 2e^-  2 F ^-_(aq) Potential = 2.87 V

• A) F_2(g) + Br_2(l)  2 F ^-_(aq) + 2 Br ^-_(aq)
• B) F_2(g) + 2 Br ^-_(aq)  2 F ^-_(aq) + Br_2(l)
• C) 2 F ^-_(aq) + 2 Br ^-_(aq)  F_2(g) + Br_2(l)
• D) 2 F ^-_(aq) + Br_2(l)  F_2(g) + 2 Br ^-_(aq)
• E) None of the above.

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