NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryElectrochemistryPractice
Given E Ag ⊕ |Ag o = + 0 .80 V; E Co 2+ |Co o = − 0 .28 V, E Cu 2+ |Cu o = + 0 .34 V, E Zn 2+ |Zn o = − 0 .76 V . Which metal will corrode fastest?
Options
- AAg
- BCu
- CCo
- DZn
Correct answer
D. Zn
Step-by-step solution
Here Zinc will corrode fastest as it has maximum tendency to get oxidized due to maximum E O P o here or minimum E R P o here. Tendency to corrode ∝ negative value of E R P o E Zn 2+ |Zn o is most negative.