The standard electrode potentials E M + / M o of four metals A,   B,   C and D are − 1 .2…

The standard electrode potentials E M + / M o  of four metals A,B,C and D are 1.2V, 0.6V 0.85V and 0.76V , respectively. The sequence of deposition of metals on applying potential is
  1. B > D > C > A
  2. A > C > B > D
  3. C > B > D > A
  4. D > A > B > C

Solution

In complete cation electrolysis at cathode, the species having higher reduction potential is preferably reduced at cathode
E C > E B > E D > E A
Hence,  C > B > D > A
will be the preference of deposition of these metals on competing.

Asked in: JEE Main 2014 (09 Apr Online)

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