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Take these standard potentials in acidic solution: = +1.61 V, = +0.77 V, = 0.00 V, = V, = V. Which reactions are spontaneous under standard conditions?

  1. A oxidises to
  2. B reduces to
  3. C oxidises to
  4. D oxidises to

Answer: A, B, D

A reaction is spontaneous if E(cell) = E(reduction couple) - E(oxidation couple) > 0. Ce4+/Fe2+: 1.61 - 0.77 = 0.84 V. Eu2+/H+: 0.00 - (-0.35) = 0.35 V. Ce4+/Eu2+: 1.61 + 0.35 = 1.96 V. Yb3+/Eu2+: -1.05 - (-0.35) = -0.70 V, not spontaneous.
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