NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryElectrochemistryPractice
An aqueous solution containing 1 M each of A u 3 + , C u 2 + , A g + , L i + is being electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The value of standard potentials are E A g + / A g o = 0.80 V , E C u + / C u o = 0.34 V and E A u 3 + / A u o = 1.50 V , E L i + / L i o = - 3.03 V with increasing voltage, the sequence of deposition of metals on the cathode will be
Options
- ALi, Cu, Ag, Au
- BCu, Ag, Au
- CAu, Ag, Cu
- DAu, Ag, Cu, Li
Correct answer
C. Au, Ag, Cu
Step-by-step solution
Only A u 3 + , A g + and C u 2 + will deposit at cathode. Li will not deposit at cathode because SRP of H 2 is 0.00V, so after C u 2 + , H 2 will evolve at cathode.