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The reaction, 2Br(aq)+Sn2+(aq)Br2(1)+Sn(s) with the standard potentials,ESn=0.114V,EBr2=+1.09V, is:

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spontaneous in reverse direction
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spontaneous in forward direction
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at equilibrium
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non-spontaneous in reverse direction
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Solution

The correct option is A spontaneous in reverse direction
2Br+Sn2+Br2+Sn(s)
Ecell=EoSn/Sn2+EoBr2/Br=0.1140.109=0.223 V
Hence, the reaction will be spontaneous in reverse direction.
Br+SnSn+2+2Br+
Ecell=+0.223 V

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