Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 183

Question: Standard reduction electrode potentials of three metals A, B and C are respectively + 0.5V, - 3.0V and - 1.2 V. The reducing powers of these metals are [IIT 1998; AIEEE 2003]

Options:

A) B > C > A

B) A > B > C

C) C > B > A

D) A > C > B

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

More is reduction potential, more is the power to get itself reduced or lesser is reducing power or greater is oxidising power.



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