Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Electrochemical $\to$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the electrochemical cell below,
Ba(s) | Ba²⁺(aq,1.0 M) || Mn²⁺(aq,1.0 M) | Mn(s)
And given the following standard reduction potentials?
Ba²⁺(aq) + 2e^- $\to$ Ba(s) ; $~~~~~~~~$$~~~~~~~~$ E° = -2.91 V
Mn²⁺(aq) + 2e^- $\to$ Mn(s) ; $~~~~~~~~$$~~~~~~~~$ E° = -1.19 V

• A) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of -4.10 V.
• B) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 1.72 V.
• C) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of 1.72 V.
• D) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -4.10 V.
• E) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of -1.72 V.

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