For the reduction of NO−3 ion in an aqueous solution, E0is+0.96V. Values of E0 for some metal ions are given below V2+(aq)+2e−→VE0=−1.19V Fe3+(aq)+3e−→FeE0=−0.04V Au3+(aq)+3e−→AuE0=+1.40V Hg2+(aq)+2e−→HgE0=+0.86V
The pair(s) metals that is(are) oxidized by NO−3 in aqueous solution is(are):
A
V and Hg
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B
Hg and Fe
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C
Fe and Au
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D
Fe and V
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Solution
The correct options are AV and Hg BHg and Fe DFe and V NO−3 ion in an aqueous solution E0 is +0.96V. It can oxidize only those metals that have standard reduction potentials Eo less than NO−3.
Thus, the metal V,Fe and Hg can be oxidized by NO−3 but not Au.