The standard reduction potentials for $Zn^{2+}/Zn$,$Ni^{2+}/Ni$,and $Fe^{2+}/Fe$ are $-0.76 \, V$,$-0.23 \, V$,and $-0.44 \, V$ respectively. For which of the following combinations will the reaction $X + Y^{2+} \rightarrow X^{2+} + Y$ be spontaneous?

  • A
    $X = Zn, Y = Ni$
  • B
    $X = Ni, Y = Fe$
  • C
    $X = Ni, Y = Zn$
  • D
    $X = Fe, Y = Zn$

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