Using a Table of Standard Reduction Potentials, Determine Which of These

question 53

Multiple Choice

Using a table of standard reduction potentials, determine which of these reactions (if any) is/are nonspontaneous in the direction indicated at 25°C.

• A)2Fe³⁺ + 2Cl^- \(\to\) 2Fe²⁺ + Cl₂(g)
• B)2Fe³⁺ + 2Br^- \(\to\) 2Fe²⁺ + Br₂(l)
• C)2Fe³⁺ + 2I^- \(\to\) 2Fe²⁺ + I₂(s)
• D)A and B
• E)All are spontaneous.

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