Which among the following reactions will take place spontaneously?

  • A
    $Cu_{(s)} + 2AgNO_{3(aq)} \to Cu(NO_3)_{2(aq)} + 2Ag_{(s)}$
  • B
    $Zn_{(s)} + MgCl_{2(aq)} \to ZnCl_{2(aq)} + Mg_{(s)}$
  • C
    $Mg_{(s)} + Li_2SO_{4(aq)} \to MgSO_{4(s)} + 2Li_{(s)}$
  • D
    $Ni_{(s)} + ZnSO_{4(aq)} \to NiSO_{4(aq)} + Zn_{(s)}$

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Assertion : Copper reacts with $HCl$ and liberates hydrogen.
Reason : Hydrogen is present above $Cu$ in the reactivity series.

What is the standard reduction potential $(E^o)$ for $Fe^{3+} \to Fe$ ? ............... $V$
Given that :
$Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \to Fe;$ $E^o_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = -0.47 \ V$
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The $E^{\circ}$ values of half-cells are given below. Which combination of two half-cells will result in a cell with the maximum potential?
$(i) \, A^{3-} \rightarrow A^{2-} + e^{-}; E^{\circ} = 1.5 \, V$
$(ii) \, B^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow B; E^{\circ} = 0.5 \, V$
$(iii) \, C^{2+} + e^{-} \rightarrow C^{+}; E^{\circ} = 0.5 \, V$
$(iv) \, D \rightarrow D^{2+} + 2e^{-}; E^{\circ} = -1.15 \, V$

Standard electrode potential for $Sn^{4+}/Sn^{2+}$ couple is $+0.15 \ V$ and that for the $Cr^{3+}/Cr$ couple is $-0.74 \ V.$ These two couples in their standard state are connected to make a cell. The cell potential will be ........ $V$

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