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JEE Main 2022 — Electrochemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2)

Question

The correct order of reduction potentials of the following pairs is

A. Cl2/Cl-

B. I2/I-

C. Ag+/Ag

D. Na+/Na

E. Li+/Li

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Correct answer
DA>C>B>D>E

Step-by-step explanation

 ECl2∣Cl−0=1.36E∘I2∣I−=0.54ELi+|Li=−3.05E∘Ag+∣Ag=0.80ENa+|Na=−2.71

So, we can clearly see the order of reduction potential.

A>C>B>D>E

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