Select the ion in each case, that would get selectively discharged from the aqueous mixture of the ions listed below: Pb2+,Ag+ and Cu2+.
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Solution
Ag+ ion would get selectively discharged from the aqueous mixture as it has highest value of standard reduction potential. The standard reduction potentials of the ions are Pb2+ : -0.126, Ag+ : 0.799 V and Cu2+: 0.337 V.