Which cell reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous from given standard reduction potentials
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Question 1
25 Apr 2025 S2
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If standard reduction potential ( E∘ ) of (Mg(aq)+2∣Mg(s)),(Ag(aq)+∣Ag(s)),(Zn(aq)+2∣Zn(s)) and (Cu(aq)+2∣Cu(s)) are −2.37V,+0.79V,−0.76V and +0.34 V respectively. Which of the following reaction is spontaneous?
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Question 2
13 Apr 2026 S1
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Identify from following cell reactions that is spontaneous under standard state of conditions.
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Question 3
17 Apr 2026 S2
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If standard reduction potential (E0) of (Al(aq)+3∣Al(s)), (Fe(aq)+2∣Fe(s)), (Cu(aq)+2∣Cu(s)) and (Ag(aq)+1∣Ag(s)) are −1.66 V, −0.44 V, +0.34 V and +0.79 V respectively. Which of the following reaction is non spontaneous ?