CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2009

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    \[E{}^\circ \]for \[M{{g}^{2+}}\text{/}Mg=-\,2.37V,\]\[Z{{n}^{+2}}/Zn\]\[=-\,0.76\,V\] and \[F{{e}^{2+}}/Fe=-\,0.44\,V.\]Which statement is correct?

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

    B)  Zn reduces \[M{{g}^{2+}}\]

    C)  Mg oxidises \[Fe\]         

    D)  Zn oxidises\[Fe\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Higher the negative value of reduction potential, higher will be the reducing power. Hence, Mg reduces both \[Z{{n}^{2+}}\]and\[F{{e}^{2+}}\]. Zn can reduce\[F{{e}^{2+}}\]but not\[M{{g}^{2+}}\]. Similarly\[F{{e}^{2+}}\] can oxidise\[Zn\] and \[Mg\] both.


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