In a electrochemical cell, the reaction will be feasible when

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In a electrochemical cell, the reaction will be feasible when

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A $\Delta G=-$ ve, $E=$ +ve
B $\Delta G=+$ ve, $E=-$ ve
C $\Delta G=0, \quad E=$-ve
D $\Delta G=0, \quad E=0$

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The correct answer is: $\Delta G=-$ ve, $E=$ +ve

In a electrochemical cell, the reaction will be feasible when, $\Delta G$ is - ve which is possible only when $E$ is tre as $\Delta G=-n F E$.

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