AIIMS2013Chemistry-Electrochemistry
AIIMS 2013 Chemistry Standard Electrode Potentials Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion: Cu is stronger reducing agent than H₂. Reason: E° of Cu²⁺/Cu is negative.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
E° of Cu2+/Cu is + 0.34 V and positive E° means that the redox couple is a weaker reducing agent than the H+/H2 couple.
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