Using the Following Portion of the Activity Series for Oxidation

question 179

Multiple Choice

Using the following portion of the activity series for oxidation half-reactions,determine which combination of reactants will result in a reaction. Li(s) → Al³⁺(aq) + e^-
Cr(s) → Al³⁺(aq) + 3e^-

• A)Li(s)with Al(s)
• B)Li(s)with Al³⁺(aq)
• C)Li⁺(aq)with Al³⁺(aq)
• D)Li⁺(aq)with Al(s)

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