Consider the following standard electrode potentials ( $\mathrm{E}^0$ in volts) in aqueous solution Based on…
Consider the following standard electrode potentials ( $\mathrm{E}^0$ in volts) in aqueous solution
Based on this data, which of the following statements is correct?
$\mathrm{Tl}^{3+}$ is more stable than $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$
$\mathrm{Tl}^{+}$is more stable than $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$
$\mathrm{Al}^{+}$is more stable than $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$
$\mathrm{Tl}^{+}$is more stable than $\mathrm{Al}^{+}$
Solution
According to the given standard potential data
$\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{T} \ell^{+} / \mathrm{T} \ell}^{\mathrm{o}} \lt \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{A} \ell^{+} / \mathrm{A} \ell}^{\mathrm{o}}$ It mean that $\mathrm{T} \ell^{+}$is more stable as compare to $\mathrm{A} \ell^{+} . \mathrm{T} \ell^{+}$ is act as reducing agent whereas $\mathrm{Al}^{+}$ act as powerful oxidixing agent which makes is unstable.