Consider the following half-reactions:

(a) Based on E° values, which metal is the most easily oxidized?
(b) Which metals on this list are capable of reducing Fe²⁺(aq) to Fe(s)?
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Fe²⁺(aq) with Sn(s). Is this reaction product-favored or reactant-favored at equilibrium?
(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Zn²⁺(aq) with Sn(s). Is this reaction product-favored or reactant-favored at equilibrium?

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Half-Reaction Cu²+ (aq) + 2 e → Cu(s) Sn²+ (aq) + 2 e Sn(s) Fe²+ (aq) + 2 e → Fe(s) Zn²+ (aq) + 2 e → Zn(s) Al³+ (aq) + 3 e → Al(s) E°(V) +0.34 -0.14 -0.44 -0.76 -1.66