The $E^o$ values of $Mg^{2+}/Mg$ is $-2.37 \ V$,$Zn^{2+}/Zn$ is $-0.76 \ V$,and $Fe^{2+}/Fe$ is $-0.44 \ V$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $Zn$ will reduce $Fe^{2+}$
  • B
    $Zn$ will reduce $Mg^{2+}$
  • C
    $Mg$ oxidises $Fe$
  • D
    $Zn$ oxidises $Fe$

Explore More

Similar Questions

For the half-reactions $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + 2e^{-}$ and $Fe \rightarrow Fe^{2+} + 2e^{-}$,the standard oxidation potentials are given as $E^{0}_{Oxi} = +0.76 \ V$ and $E^{0}_{Oxi} = +0.41 \ V$ respectively. Calculate the cell potential for the reaction $Fe^{2+} + Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + Fe$ in $V$.

The correct order of reduction potentials of the following pairs is
$A.$ $Cl_2 / Cl^{-}$
$B.$ $I_2 / I^{-}$
$C.$ $Ag^{+} / Ag$
$D.$ $Na^{+} / Na$
$E.$ $Li^{+} / Li$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

When a rod of metal $A$ is dipped in an aqueous solution of metal $B$ (concentration of $B^{2+}$ ion being $1 \ M$) at $25 \ ^oC$,the standard electrode potentials are $E^o_{A^{2+}/A} = -0.76 \ V$ and $E^o_{B^{2+}/B} = +0.34 \ V$. What will happen?

Difficult
View Solution

Which among the following species is reduced by tin easily?

The standard reduction potentials of $Zn^{2+}|Zn$,$Cu^{2+}|Cu$ and $Ag^{+}|Ag$ are respectively $-0.76 \ V$,$0.34 \ V$ and $0.80 \ V$. The following cells were constructed:
$(1)$ $Zn|Zn^{2+}||Cu^{2+}|Cu$
$(2)$ $Zn|Zn^{2+}||Ag^{+}|Ag$
$(3)$ $Cu|Cu^{2+}||Ag^{+}|Ag$
What is the correct order of $E_{\text{cell}}^{\circ}$ of these cells?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo