NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What does the negative sign in the expression E ⊖ (Zn 2+ /Zn) = − 0.76 V mean?
Options
- AIt means that H is more reactive than zinc. When the zinc electrode will be connected to Standard Hydrogen Ele
- BIt means that Zn and H will both get reduced when connected to the standard hydrogen electrode.
- CIt means that Zn is more reactive than hydrogen. When the zinc electrode will be connected to Standard Hydroge
- DThe negative sign has no significance.
Correct answer
C. It means that Zn is more reactive than hydrogen. When the zinc electrode will be connected to Standard Hydroge
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) It means that Zn is more reactive than hydrogen. When the zinc electrode will be connected to Standard Hydrogen Electrode , Zn will get oxidized and H + will get reduced.