Given that $Ni^{2+}/Ni = -0.25 \ V$; $Cu^{2+}/Cu = 0.34 \ V$; $Ag^{+}/Ag = 0.80 \ V$; $Zn^{2+}/Zn = -0.76 \ V$. Which of the following reactions under standard conditions will not take place in the specified direction?

  • A
    $Ni^{2+}_{(aq)} + Cu_{(s)} \to Ni_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{(aq)}$
  • B
    $2Ag^{+}_{(aq)} + Cu_{(s)} \to 2Ag_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{(aq)}$
  • C
    $Zn_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} \to Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + Cu_{(s)}$
  • D
    $2H^{+}_{(aq)} + Zn_{(s)} \to H_{2(g)} + Zn^{2+}_{(aq)}$

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