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STANDARD Chemistry Electrode Potential MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of 1 M Y⁻ and 1 M Z⁻ at 25°C. If the reduction potential of Z > Y > X, then

A

Y will oxidise X and not Z

B

Y will oxidise Z and not X

C

Y will oxidise both X and Z

D

Y will reduce both X and Z

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

As reduction potential Y is higher than X but lower than Z thus Y will oxidise X and not Z.

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