Which of the following electrodes will act as anodes, when connected to Standard Hydrogen Electrode?
\(\begin{array}{rlr}\text { (a) } & \mathrm{{Al}^{3+} / {Al}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=-1.66} \\\text { (b) } & \mathrm{{Fe}^{2+} / {Fe}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=-0.44} \\\text { (c) } & \mathrm{{Cu}^{2+} / {Cu}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=+0.34} \\\text { (d) } & \mathrm{{F}_{2}({~g}) / 2 {~F}^{-}({aq})} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=+2.87}\end{array}\)

   
The correct choice among the above is:

1. (a, b)

2. (b, c)

3. (c, d)

4. (a, d)

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The reducing ability of the metals K, Au, Zn, and Pb follows the order

1. K > Pb > Au > Zn 2. Pb > K > Zn > Au
3. Zn > Au > K > Pb 4. K > Zn > Pb > Au
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EΘ values of some redox couples are given below. On the basis of these values choose the correct option.

EΘvalues:Br2/Br-=+1.90
Ag+/Ag(s)=+0.80
Cu2+/Cu(s)=+0.34;
I2(s)/I-=+0.54

1. Cu will reduce Br– 2. Cu will reduce Ag
3. Cu will reduce I– 4. Cu will reduce Br2
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Among halogens, fluorine is the best oxidant.
Reason (R): Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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Under standard conditions ,the reactions that is/are spontaneous:
Half-Reaction Eº(V)
Cu+(aq) + e¯ → Cu(s) +0.52
Co2+(aq) + 2 e¯ → Co(s) –0.28
In3+(aq) + 3 e¯ → In(s) –0.34
I.  2 Cu+(aq) + Co(s) → Co2+(aq) + 2 Cu(s)
II. 3 Co2+(aq) + 2 In(s) → 2 In3+(aq) + 3 Co(s)
1. I only 2. II only
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
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At \(298 {~K},\) the standard electrode potentials of \(\mathrm{{Cu}^{2+} /{Cu},}\) \(\mathrm{{Zn}^{2+} / {Zn},~~ {Fe}^{2+} / {Fe}}\) and \(\mathrm{{Ag}^{+} / {Ag}} \) are \(\mathrm{0.34 {~V}, -0.76 {~V},}\)  \(\mathrm{-0.44 {~V}}\) and \(\mathrm{0.80 {~V},}\) respectively.
On the basis of standard electrode potentials, predict which of the following reaction can not occur?
1. \(\mathrm{2 {CuSO}_{4}({aq})+2 {Ag}({s}) → 2 {Cu}({s})+{Ag}_{2} {SO}_{4}({aq})} \)
2. \(\mathrm{{CuSO}_{4}({aq})+{Zn}({s})} \) \(\mathrm{→ {ZnSO}_{4}({aq})+{Cu}({s})} \)
3. \(\mathrm{{CuSO}_{4}({aq})+{Fe}({s})} \) \(\mathrm{→ {FeSO}_{4}({aq})+{Cu}({s})} \)
4. \(\mathrm{{FeSO}_{4}({aq})+{Zn}({s})} \) \(→ \mathrm{{ZnSO}_{4}({aq})+{Fe}({s})} \)
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The correct statement about the given reaction is:

(CN)2(g) + 2OH-(aq) →CN-(aq) + CNO-(aq) + H2O(l)

1. The reaction is an example of a disproportionation reaction.
2. Hydrogen atom gets oxidized.
3. Reaction occurs in acidic medium.
4. None of the above

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The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation reaction to give Mn2+, MnO2 and H+ ion. The balanced ionic equation for the reaction is:

1. \(2 \mathrm{Mn}^{3+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}\)→\({\mathrm{MnO}_{2(\mathrm{~s})}+\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}}\)
2. \( \mathrm{Mn^{3+}_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)} } \) → \({\mathrm{MnO}_{2(\mathrm{~s})}+\mathrm{2Mn}^{2+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}}\)
3. \(5 \mathrm{Mn}^{3+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}\)→\(\mathrm{MnO}_{2(\mathrm{s})}+3 \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})\)
4. \(2 \mathrm{Mn}^{3+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})} \)→\(2 \mathrm{MnO}_{2(\mathrm{s})}+2 \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}{ }_{(\mathrm{aq})}\)

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Consider the standard electrode potentials given below:
(a) \(E_{k^+/K}^o = - 2.93\ V\); \(E_{Ag^+/Ag}^o = 0.80\ V\)
(b) \(E_{Hg^{2+}/Hg}^o = 0.79\ V\); \(E_{Mg^{2+}/Mg}^o = - 2.37\ V\)  
(c) \(E_{Cr^{3+}/Cr}^o = -0.74\ V\)


The correct arrangement of increasing order for reducing power of elements is:

1. \(\mathrm{Ag}<\mathrm{Hg}<\mathrm{Cr}<\mathrm{Mg}<\mathrm{K} \)
2. \(\mathrm{Ag}>\mathrm{Cr}>\mathrm{Mg}>\mathrm{Hg}>\mathrm{K}\)
3. \(\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Mg}<\mathrm{Cr}<\mathrm{Hg}>\mathrm{Ag} \)
4. \(\mathrm{K}<\mathrm{Mg}<\mathrm{Cr}<\mathrm{Hg}<\mathrm{Ag}\)
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The standard electrode potential (E°) values of  Al3+/ Al,  Ag+ / Ag, K+ / K,  and Cr3+ / Cr are –1.66 V, 0.80 V, –2.93 V, & –0.79 V respectively. The correct decreasing order of the reducing power of the metals is:

1. Ag > Cr > Al > K 2. K > Al > Cr > Ag
3. K > Al > Ag > Cr 4. Al > K > Ag > Cr
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