Zn^ 2+ +2e^- Zn (s); E^ = -0.76 V Cu^ 2+ +2e^- Cu (s); E^ = +0.34 V Which of the following is spontaneous?

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Which of the following is spontaneous?

Answer: (B)

Since E^\circ(\mathrm{Cu^{2+}/Cu}) > E^\circ(\mathrm{Zn^{2+}/Zn}), is the stronger oxidiser and is reduced while Zn is oxidised. The

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