Q.

A solution containing one mole per litre of each Cu(NO3)2,AgNO3,Hg2(NO3)2 and Mg(NO3)2 is being electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The values of standard electrode potentials in volts (reduction potentials) are Ag/Ag+=+0.80,2Hg/Hg22+=+0.79,Cu/Cu2+=+0.34, Mg/Mg2+=2.37V  with increasing voltage, the sequence of deposition of metals on the cathode will be 

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a

Ag, Hg, Cu

b

Ag, Hg, Cu, Mg

c

Cu, Hg, Ag

d

Mg, Cu, Hg, Ag

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

A cation having highest reduction potential will be reduced first and so on. However, Mg2+ in aqueous solution will not be reduced 

(EMg2+/Mgo<EH2O/12H2+OH). Instead water would be reduced in preference. 

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