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(i) Cu+ 2HCl(2) +H(2)(g) [E(Cu(2+)//Cu...

(i) `Cu+ 2HCl_(2) +H_(2)(g)` `[E_(Cu_(2+)//Cu^(@) = ).34V]`
(ii)`Zn + 2HClrightarrow ZNCl+ (2)+ H_(2) ((g))` `[E(ZN^(2+)//ZN^(@) = -0.76V]`
(iii) `Ag+ 2HCl rightarrow AgCl+(1)//(2) H_(2) (g)` `[E(Ag^(+)//Ag)^(@) =+0.80V]`
Which of the following reaction is feasible ?

A

(ii)

B

(i)

C

(iii)

D

All of these

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To determine which of the given reactions is feasible, we need to analyze the standard electrode potentials (E°) for each half-reaction involved in the reactions. A reaction is considered feasible (spontaneous) if the overall cell potential (E°cell) is positive. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials (E°):** - For the first reaction: \[ \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu} \quad (E° = +0.34 \, \text{V}) \] - For the second reaction: \[ \text{Zn}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Zn} \quad (E° = -0.76 \, \text{V}) \] - For the third reaction: \[ \text{Ag}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Ag} \quad (E° = +0.80 \, \text{V}) \] 2. **Write the overall reactions:** - (i) \( \text{Cu} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{CuCl}_2 + \text{H}_2 \) - (ii) \( \text{Zn} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl}_2 + \text{H}_2 \) - (iii) \( \text{Ag} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{AgCl} + \text{H}_2 \) 3. **Determine the oxidation and reduction processes:** - For (i): Cu is oxidized (0 to +2), and H⁺ is reduced (+1 to 0). - For (ii): Zn is oxidized (0 to +2), and H⁺ is reduced (+1 to 0). - For (iii): Ag is oxidized (0 to +1), and H⁺ is reduced (+1 to 0). 4. **Calculate E°cell for each reaction:** - For (i): \[ E°_{\text{cell}} = E°_{\text{cathode}} - E°_{\text{anode}} = 0 - 0.34 = -0.34 \, \text{V} \quad (\text{not feasible}) \] - For (ii): \[ E°_{\text{cell}} = E°_{\text{cathode}} - E°_{\text{anode}} = 0 - (-0.76) = +0.76 \, \text{V} \quad (\text{feasible}) \] - For (iii): \[ E°_{\text{cell}} = E°_{\text{cathode}} - E°_{\text{anode}} = 0 - 0.80 = -0.80 \, \text{V} \quad (\text{not feasible}) \] 5. **Conclusion:** - The only feasible reaction is the second one: \[ \text{Zn} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl}_2 + \text{H}_2 \] ### Final Answer: The feasible reaction is (ii) \( \text{Zn} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl}_2 + \text{H}_2 \).

To determine which of the given reactions is feasible, we need to analyze the standard electrode potentials (E°) for each half-reaction involved in the reactions. A reaction is considered feasible (spontaneous) if the overall cell potential (E°cell) is positive. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials (E°):** - For the first reaction: \[ \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu} \quad (E° = +0.34 \, \text{V}) ...
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