State True or False.
Cu undergoes oxidation more readily than iron.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
$F e^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to F e$ $\Rightarrow - 0.44$
$C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to C u$ $\Rightarrow + 0.34$
From their reduction potential, it can be seen that, as reduction potential of Cu is higher than that of Fe. Fe has higher oxidation potential and Fe undergoes oxidation more readily than Cu.
Thus the above statement is false.

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