What Is E°_cell for the Following Reaction? 2Au(s)+ 3Ca²⁺(aq)→ 2Au³⁺(aq)

question 95

Multiple Choice

What is E°_cell for the following reaction? 2Au(s) + 3Ca²⁺(aq) → 2Au³⁺(aq) + 3Ca(s)
Au³⁺(aq) + 3e^- → Au(s) E° = 1.50 V
Ca²⁺ (aq) + 2e^- → Ca(s) E° = -2.87 V

• A)-4.37 V
• B)-1.37 V
• C)-11.6 V
• D)1.37 V
• E)4.37 V

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