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Which one of the following metals cannot be obtained by electrolysis of aqueous solution of its salts?


A

Ag

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B

Mg

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C

Cu

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Cr

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Solution

The correct option is B

Mg


The reduction potential of Mg is less than that of water Eo=0.083V.
Hence, in its aqueous solution instead of Mg, water gets reduced to H2
as per the following reaction:

2H2O+2e H2+2OH


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