If the Standard Reduction Potential of a Certain Half-Reaction Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

If the standard reduction potential of a certain half-reaction is -0.30 V,which statement below is true for this half-reaction to proceed as a reduction?

• A)This half-reaction will proceed if it is coupled to another half-reaction that has a standard reduction potential greater than +0.30 V.
• B)This half-reaction will proceed if it is coupled to another half-reaction that has a standard reduction potential greater than -0.30 V.
• C)This half-reaction will proceed if it is coupled to another half-reaction that has a standard reduction potential less than -0.30 V.
• D)It doesn't matter what half-reaction this is coupled with,it will proceed spontaneously.

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