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MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Electrochemistry

MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

The standard electrode potential of Zn, Ag and Cu are -0.76 , 0.80...

The standard electrode potential of Zn, Ag and Cu are −0.76-0.76, 0.800.80 and 0.340.34 volt respectively, then identify the correct statement from following.

Options

  1. AAg can oxidise Zn and Cu
  2. BAg can reduce Zn2+\text{Zn}^{2+} and Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}
  3. CZn can reduce Ag+\text{Ag}^+ and Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}
  4. DCu can oxidise Zn and Ag

Correct answer

C. Zn can reduce Ag+\text{Ag}^+ and Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}

Step-by-step solution

Given standard reduction potentials:

EZn2+/Zn∘=−0.76 VE^{{}^{\circ}}_{\text{Zn}^{2+}/\text{Zn}} = -0.76 \text{ V}
ECu2+/Cu∘=0.34 VE^{{}^{\circ}}_{\text{Cu}^{2+}/\text{Cu}} = 0.34 \text{ V}
EAg+/Ag∘=0.80 VE^{{}^{\circ}}_{\text{Ag}^{+}/\text{Ag}} = 0.80 \text{ V}

A species with a lower standard reduction potential acts as a stronger reducing agent. Since Zn has the lowest standard reduction potential among the given metals, it has the highest tendency to get oxidized.

Therefore, Zn acts as a strong reducing agent and can reduce both Ag+\text{Ag}^{+} and Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+} ions.

Answer: Zn can reduce Ag+\text{Ag}^+ and Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}
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