For the reduction of NO−3 ion in an aqueous solution Eo is 0.96 V. Values of Eo for some metal ions are given below:
V2+(aq)+2e−→V;Eo=−1.19 VFe3+(aq)+3e−→Fe;Eo=−0.04 VAu3+(aq)+3e−→Au;Eo=1.40 VHg2+(aq)+2e−→Hg;Eo=+0.86 V
The pair(s) of metals that is not oxidised by NO−3 in aqueous solution is (are):