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An aqueous solution containing one mole per litre of each CuNO32,AgNO3.HgNO32 MgNO32 is being electrolyzed using inert electrodes. The values of standard electrode potential in volts (reduction potential) are Ag/Ag+=+0.80 V;Hg/Hg2+=+0.79 V; Cu/Cu2+=+0.34 V;Mg/Mg2+=2.37V With increasing voltage, the sequence of deposition of metals on cathode will be 

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a

Ag, Hg, Cu, Mg

b

Mg, Cu, Hg, Ag

c

Ag, Hg, Cu

d

Cu, Hg, Ag

answer is C.

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  • In aqueous solution, only those ions who are less electropositive than hydrogen (E > 0) would be deposited.
  • Therefore, in the present case, only Ag, Hg and Cu would be deposited on passing electricity through aqueous solution of these ions, Mg will not be deposited.
  • Also, higher the value of E, easier will be their reduction.
  • Therefore, the sequence in which, ions will be deposited on increasing voltage across the electrodes is : Ag, Hg, Cu.
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