For the electrochemical cell $M \mid M^{2+} \parallel X \mid X^{2-}$,if $E^{\circ}_{(M^{2+} / M)} = 0.46 \ V$ and $E^{\circ}_{(X / X^{2-})} = 0.34 \ V$,which of the following is correct?

  • A
    $E_{\text{cell}} = -0.80 \ V$
  • B
    $M + X \rightarrow M^{2+} + X^{2-}$ is a spontaneous reaction
  • C
    $M^{2+} + X^{2-} \rightarrow M + X$ is a spontaneous reaction
  • D
    $E_{\text{cell}} = 0.80 \ V$

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