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The standard electrode potentials of Zn,Ag and Cu are −0.76,0.80 and 0.34 volt respectively then_________.

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Ag can oxidies Zn and Cu
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Ag can reduce Zn2+ and Cu2+
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Zn can reduce Ag+ and Cu2+
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Cu can oxidise Zn and Ag
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Solution

The correct option is A Ag can oxidies Zn and Cu
Given
EzZn+2/Zn=0.76 or EZn/Zn+2=0.76
EAg+/Ag=0.80 or EAg/Ag+=0.80
ECu+2/Cu=0.34 or ECu/Cu+2=0.34
As oxidation potential order is
Ag<Cu<Zn
More the oxidation potential more the tendency to oxidise itself.
As Ag has less oxidation potential among all, hence Ag can oxidise Zn and Cu

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