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For the reduction of NO3 in an aqueous solution, E is 0.96 V. Values of E for some metal ions are given below:
V2+(aq)+2eV E=1.19 V
Fe3+(aq)+3eFe E=0.04 V
Au3+(aq)+3eAu E=+1.40 V
Hg2+(aq)+2eHg E=+0.86 V
The pair(s) of metal that is (are) oxidised by NO3 in aqueous solution is (are)___________.

A
V and Hg
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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
A Hg and Fe
C Fe and V
D V and Hg
EMn+/M for V,Fe and Hg are lower than that of NO3, so, NO3 will oxidise V,Fe and Hg.

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