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NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ELECTRO CHEMISTRY

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The standard oxidation potentials of Zn and Ag in water at 25∘C{25^ \circ }C are,

Zn(s)→Zn2++2e;E∘=0.76V\mathrm{Zn}\left( s \right) \to \mathrm{Z}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} + 2e;{E^ \circ } = 0.76\mathrm{V}

Ag(s)→Ag++e;E∘=−0.80V\mathrm{Ag}\left( s \right) \to \mathrm{A}{\mathrm{g}^ + } + e;{E^ \circ } = - 0.80\mathrm{V}

Which reaction actually takes place?
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Correct option: A
Zn(s)+2Ag+(aq)→Zn2++Ag(s)\mathrm{Zn}\left( s \right) + 2\mathrm{A}{\mathrm{g}^ + }\left( {aq} \right) \to \mathrm{Z}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }}\mathrm{ + Ag}\left( s \right)
The correct answer is A because Zinc has a positive oxidation potential and Silver has a negative oxidation potential, making Zinc oxidation and Silver reduction favorable.

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