Use the Tabulated Half-Cell Potentials Below to Calculate the Equilibrium

question 96

Multiple Choice

Use the tabulated half-cell potentials below to calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the following balanced redox reaction at 25°C.
2 Al(s) + 3 Mg²⁺(aq) → 2 Al³⁺(aq) + 3 Mg(s)

• A)1.1 × 10⁷²
• B)8.9 × 10^-73
• C)1.1 × 10^-72
• D)1.0 × 10²⁴
• E)4.6 × 10³¹

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