Using the Following Standard Reduction Potentials Fe³⁺(aq)+ E^- → Fe²⁺(aq)E°

question 15

Multiple Choice

Using the following standard reduction potentials Fe³⁺(aq) + e^- → Fe²⁺(aq) E° = +0.77 V
Pb²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Pb(s) E° = -0.13 V
Calculate the standard cell potential for the galvanic cell reaction given below,and determine whether or not this reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions.
Pb²⁺(aq) + 2 Fe²⁺(aq) → 2 Fe³⁺(aq) + Pb(s)

• A)E° = -0.90 V,nonspontaneous
• B)E° = -0.90 V,spontaneous
• C)E° = +0.90 V,nonspontaneous
• D)E° = +0.90 V,spontaneous

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