The standard electrode potentials at $25\,^oC$ for the following half-reactions are given:
$Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Zn, E^o = -0.762\,V$
$Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mg, E^o = -2.37\,V$
When zinc dust is added to a solution of $MgCl_2$,what happens?

  • A
    $ZnCl_2$ is formed
  • B
    Zinc dissolves in the solution
  • C
    No reaction takes place
  • D
    $Mg$ is precipitated

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