Question

Which of the following statements is(are) incorrect?

• A. Oxidation potential is the tendency to lose electrons.
• B. Oxidation potential is the tendency to gain electrons.
• C. Reduction potential is the tendency to gain electrons.
• D. Both a and c

Answer 1

The correct option is B Oxidation potential is the tendency to gain electrons.

The correct statements are:

• Oxidation potential is the tendency to lose electrons.
• Reduction potential is the tendency to gain electrons.

Hence (b) is incorrect statement.