Zinc can displace lead ions from solution in the following manner: Zn(s) + Pb2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Pb(s) In an expanded redox activity series, the reaction of Pb2+ (aq) + 2e− → Pb(s) is located below the reaction of Zn2+ (aq) + 2e− → Zn(s). Which of the following best explains why this reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous?
a)"The reaction is spontaneous because" zinc is a better reducing agent than lead.b)" " zinc is a better oxidizing reagent c)The reaction is nonspontaneous because lead is a better reducing agent than zinc. d)The reaction is nonspontaneous because lead is a better oxid

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Zinc can displace lead ions from solution in the following manner: Zn(s) + Pb2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Pb(s) In an expanded redox activity series, the reaction of Pb2+ (aq) + 2e− → Pb(s) is located below the reaction of Zn2+ (aq) + 2e− → Zn(s). Which of the following best explains why this reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous?
a)"The reaction is spontaneous because" zinc is a better reducing agent than lead.b)" " zinc is a better oxidizing reagent c)The reaction is nonspontaneous because lead is a better reducing agent than zinc. d)The reaction is nonspontaneous because lead is a better oxid