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Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Electrochemical \to

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the electrochemical cell below,
Ba(s) | Ba2+(aq,1.0 M) || Mn2+(aq,1.0 M) | Mn(s)
And given the following standard reduction potentials?
Ba2+(aq) + 2e- \to Ba(s) ;         ~~~~~~~~        ~~~~~~~~ E° = -2.91 V
Mn2+(aq) + 2e- \to Mn(s) ;         ~~~~~~~~        ~~~~~~~~ E° = -1.19 V


A) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of -4.10 V.
B) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 1.72 V.
C) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of 1.72 V.
D) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -4.10 V.
E) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of -1.72 V.

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