Given, ENi2+/Ni=0.25V∘,ECu2+/Cu=0.34V∘EAg+/Ag=0.80V∘ and EZn2+/Zn=−0.76V∘Which of the following reactions under standard condition will not take place in the specified direction?
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a
Ni2+(aq)+Cu(s)⟶Ni(s)+Cu2+(aq)
b
Cu(s)+2Ag+(aq)⟶Cu2+(aq)+2Ag(s)
c
Cu(s)+2H+(aq)⟶Cu2+(aq)+H2(g)
d
Zn(s)+2H+(aq)⟶Zn2+(aq)+3H2(g)
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Because Ecello is not positive only for these reaction. Ecell ∘=ENi2+/Ni∘0∘Cu2+/Cu =0.25−0.34=−0.09VSimilarly,Ecell ∘=EH+/H2∘−ECu2+/Cu∘ =−0.34V