Question

If the half cell reaction $A+e^{-}>A^{-}$ has a large negative reduction potential it follows that?

• A. A is readily reduced
• B. A is readily oxidised
• C. $A^{-}$ is readily reduced
• D. $A^{-}$ is readily oxidised

Answer 1

The correct option is A A is readily reduced

Half cell reaction : $A+e^{-}\to A^{(-)}$

It has a large negative reduction potential. So $A$ has greater tendency to accept electrons from reducing element. Then $A$ is readily reduced.

So $A$ has greater tendency to accept electrons from reducing element. Then $A$ is readily reduced.