For the given cell:

change in Gibbs energy () is negative, if:

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For the given cell:

change in Gibbs energy () is negative, if:

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Strategy:
 For a concentration cell with identical electrodes,  is negative (spontaneous) if  is positive. Apply the Nernst Equation where .

Step 1: Cell reaction
Anode: 
Cathode: 
Net:

Step 2: Condition for spontaneity

For : .

Step 3: Evaluate options
Among given options,  satisfies .

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