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Chapter 16, Problem 74P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which metal cation has the greatest tendency to be reduced?
(a) \(\mathrm{Pb^{2+}}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cr^{3+}}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{Sn^{2+}}\)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Which metal cation has the greatest tendency to be reduced?
(a) \(\mathrm{Pb^{2+}}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cr^{3+}}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{Sn^{2+}}\)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The cation which undergoes reduction acts as an oxidising agent. These metal cations reduction capacity is understood by comparing the standard reduction potential of each of them.
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