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Which shows the correct relationship?

A. E°cell > 0 = nonspontaneous reaction
B. E°cell > 0 = spontaneous reaction
C. E°cell = 0 = nonspontaneous reaction
D. E°cell < 0 = spontaneous reaction

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The correct answer is option B. i.e. E°cell > 0 = spontaneous reaction.

The spontaneous reactions always have positive voltage and the energy released in the reaction is used up to do work.
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