For Zn2+/Zn,E∘=−0.76V, for Ag+/Ag,E∘=0.799V. The correct statement is:
A
the reaction Zn getting reduced Ag getting oxidized is spontaneous
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B
Zn undergoes reduction and Ag is oxidized
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C
Zn undergoes oxidation Ag gets reduced
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Solution
The correct option is B the reaction Zn getting reduced Ag getting oxidized is spontaneous Reducing agent will be best which has ware negative reduction potential. So Zinc itself will get Oxidised and will reduce Ag+ to Ag thus giving spontaneous rection between Zn and Ag+ .