The half-reaction at the cathode in an electrochemical cell is given below. What other half-reaction would most likely occur at the anode to produce a spontaneous reaction?

Ni^2(aq)+2e-=Ni(s)

A. Cu(s)=Cu^2+(aq)+2e-
B. Zn(s)=Zn^2+(aq)+2e-
C. Mg^2+(aq)+2e-=Mg(s)
D. Ni(s)=Ni^2+(aq)+2e-

Respuesta :

The half-reaction is Zn → Zn⁺² + 2e⁻ which is most likely occur at the anode to produce a spontaneous reaction.

Hence, option (B) is correct answer.

What is Spontaneous Reaction ?

A reaction which occurs without the intervention of outside is called Spontaneous reaction.  The reaction is Spontaneous when the Δ G < 0 and [tex]E^{\circ}_{\text{cell}}[/tex] > 0.

What is Cathode and Anode ?

Cathode where the reduction occurs. Anode where the oxidation take place.

Cathode: Ni⁺² + 2e⁻ → Ni

Anode: Zn → Zn⁺² + 2e⁻

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Zn + Ni⁺² → Zn⁺²  + Ni

The above reaction is spontaneous reaction.

Thus, from the above conclusion we can say that half-reaction is Zn → Zn⁺² + 2e⁻ which is most likely occur at the anode to produce a spontaneous reaction.

Hence, option (B) is correct answer.

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