Given: Pb²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- Pb(s); E° = -0.13 V

Multiple Choice

Given:
Pb²⁺(aq) + 2e^- Pb(s) ; E° = -0.13 V
Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e^- Zn(s) ; E° = -0.76 V
Al³⁺(aq) + 3e^- Al(s) ; E° = -1.66 V
Mg²⁺(aq) + 2e^- Mg(s) ; E° = -2.38 V
V²⁺(aq) + 2e^- V(s) ; E° = -1.18 V
Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e^- Cu(s) ; E° = 0.34 V
Which of the following cations is capable of oxidizing Pb to Pb²⁺ under standard-state conditions?

A) Al³⁺
B) V²⁺
C) Cu²⁺
D) Mg²⁺
E) Zn²⁺