JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Electrochemistry / विद्युत् रसायन Question Bank Electrode potential Ecell Nernst equation and ECS

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    \[{{E}^{o}}\] values of \[M{{g}^{2+}}/Mg\] is \[-2.37V\], of \[Z{{n}^{2+}}/Zn\] is \[-0.76V\] and \[F{{e}^{2+}}/Fe\] is \[-0.44\,V\]. Which of the following statements is correct  [EAMCET 1989]

    A)                 \[Zn\] will reduce \[F{{e}^{2+}}\]

    B)                 \[Zn\] will reduce \[M{{g}^{2+}}\]

    C)                 \[Mg\] oxidises \[Fe\]

    D)                 \[Zn\] oxidises \[Fe\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               \[E_{Z{{n}^{++}}/Zn}^{o}<E_{F{{e}^{++}}/Fe}^{o}\], so Zn will reduce \[F{{e}^{++}}\]. \[Zn\] cannot reduce \[M{{g}^{2+}}\] because \[E_{Z{{n}^{++}}/Zn}^{o}>E_{M{{g}^{++}}/Mg}^{o}\]                                 On similar reason Mg and \[Zn\]cannot oxidize \[Fe\].


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