Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 135

Question: Four alkali metals A, B, C and D are having respectively standard electrode potential as -3.05,-1.66,-0.40 and 0.80. Which one will be the most reactive [MP PMT/PET 1988 ; CPMT 1983; MNR 1993; UPSEAT 2002]

Options:

A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

More negative is the standard reduction potential, greater is the tendency to lose electrons and hence greater reactivity.



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