On the basis of standard electrode potential values $(E^{\circ})$, suggest which of the following reactions would take place spontaneously? Given: $E^{\circ}_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = +0.34 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Mg^{2+}/Mg} = -2.37 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = -0.44 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Br_{2}/Br^{-}} = +1.09 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Cl_{2}/Cl^{-}} = +1.36 \ V$, $E^{\circ}_{Cd^{2+}/Cd} = -0.40 \ V$.

  • A
    $Cu + Zn^{2+} \rightarrow Cu^{2+} + Zn$
  • B
    $Mg + Fe^{2+} \rightarrow Mg^{2+} + Fe$
  • C
    $Br_{2} + 2Cl^{-} \rightarrow Cl_{2} + 2Br^{-}$
  • D
    $Fe + Cd^{2+} \rightarrow Cd + Fe^{2+}$

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