If a redox reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions, what is true about the reaction's standard cell potential (E°) and equilibrium constant (K)? E° is negative and K > 1 E° is negative and K < 1 E° is positive and K > 1 E° is positive and K < 1

If a redox reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions, what is true about the reaction's standard cell potential (E°) and equilibrium constant (K)? E° is negative and K > 1 E° is negative and K < 1 E° is positive and K > 1 E° is positive and K < 1

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If a redox reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions, what is true about the reaction's
standard cell potential (E°) and equilibrium constant (K)?
E° is negative and K > 1
E° is negative and K < 1
E° is positive and K > 1
E° is positive and K < 1

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