Question

The reactivity of Cu, Ag and Au decreases in the order:

• A. $Cu>Ag>Au$
• B. $Au>Ag>Cu$
• C. $Ag>Au>Cu$
• D. $Ag>Cu>Au$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $Cu>Ag>Au$

Cu>Ag>Au

Metals at the bottom activity series are less electropositive and normally occur in the free state in nature.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$