${E^ \circ }$ values of $M{g^{(2 + )}}$ / Mg is -2.37 V, of ${\rm{Z}}{{\rm{n}}^{2 + }}$ / Zn is -0.76 V and ${\rm{F}}{{\rm{e}}^{2 + }}$ / Fe is -0.44 V. Which of the statements is correct?

Zn will reduce ${\rm{F}}{{\rm{e}}^{2 + }}$

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{E^ \circ }

values of

M{g^{(2 + )}}

/ Mg is -2.37 V, of

\mathrm{Z}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }}

/ Zn is -0.76 V and

\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}^{2 + }}

/ Fe is -0.44 V.
Which of the statements is correct?

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Correct option: A

Zn will reduce

\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}^{2 + }}

Option A (Zn will reduce Fe2+) is correct because Zn has a more negative reduction potential than Fe, making it a stronger reducing agent.

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