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Electrolysis and Electrolytes

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Which of the following materials could not serve as a sacrificial anode for lead?

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Copper

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Iron

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Magnesium

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Manganese

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Solution

The correct option is A Copper
Copper (with positive $E^{o}$ value) is weaker reducing agent than lead (with negative $E^{o}$ value). Hence, copper cannot be more easily oxidized than lead. And therefore, copper cannot serve as sacrificial electrode for lead.

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