Given the standard reduction potentials, E∘K+/K=−2.93V,E∘Ag+/Ag=+0.80V,E∘Hg2+/Hg=0.79V E∘Mg2+/Mg=−2.37V,E∘Cr3+/Cr=−0.74V. The correct increasing order of reducing power is:
A
K>Mg>Cr>Hg>Ag
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B
Ag>Hg>Cr>Mg>K
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C
Mg>K>Cr>Hg>Ag
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D
Cr>Hg>K>Mg>Ag
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Solution
The correct option is AK>Mg>Cr>Hg>Ag Reducing power of ions is αE∘ reduction.
So, in the question we can see that,
E∘K+/K<E∘Mg2+/Mg<E∘Cr3+/Cr<E∘Hg2+/Hg<E∘Ag+/Ag
∴ Correct order of reducing power of corresponding elements is, K>Mg>Cr>Hg>Ag