Which of the Following Reactions Would Require the Use of an Inert

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions would require the use of an inert electrode when used in a voltaic cell?

• A) Cu(s)+ 2Ag⁺(aq) \(\to\) 2Ag(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)
• B) 3Cu(s)+ 2Au³⁺(aq) \(\to\) 3Cu²⁺ + 2Au(s)
• C) Cu(s)+ 2Ag⁺(aq) \(\to\) Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2Ag(s)
• D) Co(s)+ 2MnO₂(s)+ 2NH₄⁺(aq) \(\to\) Co²⁺(aq)+ Mn₂O₃(s)+ 2NH₃(aq)+ H₂O( \(\ell\) )
• E) 3Zn²⁺(aq)+ 2Al(s) \(\to\) 3Zn(s)+ 2Al³⁺(aq)

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