Which of these redox reactions is spontaneous as written?

A. Ni + Mg2+ → Ni2+ + Mg

B. Al + Fe3+ → Al3+ + Fe

C. Hg + Al3+ → Hg2+ + Al

D. Zn + K+ → Zn2+ + K,

Respuesta :

According to Electro-chemical series the metal with more -ve potential will replace the metals below it in series in their salts and tend to oxidize.
A) not occurs since Mg more reactive than Ni (with -ve potential)
B) potential of Al is more -ve than iron so it can replace it in its salt and the reaction can occur spontaneously so B is the correct answer.
C) Mercury cannot replace Al 
D) Zinc cannot also replace  potassium
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