E⊖ofMg2+|Mg,Zn2+|Zn, and Fe2+|Fe are −2.37V, −0.76V, and -0.44V, respectively. Which of the following is correct ?
A
Mg oxidizes Fe
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B
Zn oxidizes Fe
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C
Zn reduces Mg2+
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D
Zn reduces Fe2+
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Solution
The correct option is BZn reduces Fe2+ Lower is the reduction potential, higher is the tendency to oxidise so Mg reduces Zn2+ to Zn and Zn reduces Fe2+ to Fe.