The $E^o$ for half cells $Fe/Fe^{2+}$ and $Cu/Cu^{2+}$ are $-0.44 \, V$ and $+0.32 \, V$ respectively. Then

  • A
    $Cu^{2+}$ oxidises $Fe$
  • B
    $Cu^{2+}$ oxidises $Fe^{2+}$
  • C
    $Cu$ oxidises $Fe^{2+}$
  • D
    $Cu$ reduces $Fe^{2+}$

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