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At 298 K, the standard electrode potentials of CuCuZnZnFeFe and AgAg are 0.34 V, -0.76 V, -0.44 V and 0.80 V, respectively.On the basis of standard electrode potential, predict which of the following reactions cannot occur?
CuSOaqZnsZnSOaqCus
CuSOaqFesFeSOaqCus
FeSOaqZnsZnSOaqFes
CuSOaqAgsCusAgSOaq
To determine which reaction cannot occur, we need to analyze the standard electrode potentials.Given standard electrode potentials at 298 K:⢠CuCuV⢠ZnZnV⢠FeFeV⢠AgAgVThe feasibility of a redox reaction can be predicted by calculating the cell potential A positive indicates a spontaneous reaction.Let's analyze each option:Option 1: CuSOaqZnsZnSOaqCus⢠Oxidation: ZnZnV⢠Reduction: CuCuVVSince the reaction is feasible.Option 2: CuSOaqFesFeSOaqCus⢠Oxidation: FeFeV⢠Reduction: CuCuVVSince the reaction is feasible.Option 3: FeSOaqZnsZnSOaqFes⢠Oxidation: ZnZnV⢠Reduction: FeFeVVSince the reaction is feasible.Option 4: CuSOaqAgsCusAgSOaq⢠Oxidation: AgAgV⢠Reduction: CuCuVVSince the reaction is not feasible.Therefore, the reaction in Option 4 cannot occur.
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