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Using the standard electrode potentials given in the Table, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible.
Ag(s) and Fe3+(aq)
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Oxidation half reaction is Ag(s)Ag+(aq)+e;E0=0.80V.
Reduction half reaction is Fe3+(aq)+eFe2+(aq);E0=+0.77V.
The net cell reaction is 2Fe3+(aq)+Ag(s)2Fe2+(aq)+Ag+;E0=0.03V.
Since, the cell potential is negative, the reaction is not feasible.

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