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Question

According to the expression $\Delta G^{\circ} = -nFE^{\circ}$ , the cell reaction is spontaneous when (Notations and symbols carry their usual meanings)

A

$\Delta G^{\circ}$ is positive

B

$\Delta G^{\circ}$ is zero

C

$E^{\circ}$ is negative

D

$E^{\circ}$ is positive

Answer

$E^{\circ}$ is positive

Explanation

Solution

For a spontaneous process, Gibb?s free energy change must be negative, so $E^{\circ}$ should be positive