JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Electrochemistry / विद्युत् रसायन Question Bank Electrolytes and Electrolysis

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    Which  one of the following metals could not be obtained on electrolysis of aqueous solution of its salts                [IIT 1990]

    A)                 \[Ag\]  

    B)                 \[Mg\]

    C)                 \[Cu\]  

    D)                 \[Cr\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

               The reduction potential of \[Mg\]is less than that of water \[({{E}^{o}}=-0.83V)\]. Hence their ions in the aqueous solution cannot be reduced instead water will be reduced                                 \[2{{H}_{2}}O+2{{e}^{-}}\to {{H}_{2}}+2O{{H}^{-}}\].


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