Question

If the half cell reaction has a large negative reduction potential,

it follows that

[MNR 1992; UPSEAT 2000, 02]

\( A+e^{-} \rightarrow A^{-} \)

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

A is readily reduced

D

A^- is readily oxidised

Since has large negative value, the tendency of A to be reduced to is very small. In other words tendency of to be oxidized to A is very large.