Determine E°cell for the Reaction: 2 Al³⁺ + 3 Zn

question 92

Multiple Choice

Determine E°cell for the reaction: 2 Al³⁺ + 3 Zn → 2 Al + 3 Zn²⁺. The half reactions are: Al3+(aq) + 3 e- → Al(s)   E° = -1.676 V
Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 e- → Zn(s)   E° = -0.763 V

• A) 0.913 V
• B) -2.439 V
• C) 2.439 V
• D) -1.063 V
• E) -0.913 V

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