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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

The standard reduction potentials of \(2 \mathrm{H}^{+} / \mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}\), \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} / \mathrm{Zn}\) and \(\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}, \mathrm{H}^{+} / \mathrm{NO}\) are \(0.0,0.34,-0.76\) and 0.97 V pespectively. Identify the correct statements from the following
I. \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\)does not oxidize Cu to \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\)
II. Zn reduces \(\mathrm{Cn}^{2+}\) to Cu
III. \(\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}\)oxidizes Cu to \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\)

  1. A I, II only
  2. B I, II, III
  3. C I, III only
  4. D II, III only
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(B) I, II, III

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The greater the negative value of the reduction potential value in the electrochemical series, the greater will be the tendency to act as a reducing agent it mean it can reduce other element whose value is high. \begin{array}{ll}\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} / \mathrm{Zn} & -0.76 V \\2…