For the cell $Cu_{(s)} | Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} (1 \ M) || Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} (1 \ M) | Zn_{(s)}$,given $E^{\circ}_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \ V$ and $E^{\circ}_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = 0.34 \ V$,the cell reaction is:

  • A
    Spontaneous
  • B
    Non-spontaneous
  • C
    Cannot be determined
  • D
    None of these

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