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    E° for \large F{e^{2 + }}\, + \,2e\, \to \,Fe is –0.44 V
    E° for \large Z{n^{2 + }}\, + \,2e\, \to \,Zn is –0.76 V. Then

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a

 Zn is more electropositive than Fe

b

Fe is more electropositive than Zn

c

Zn is more electronegative

d

None of the above

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Metal which looses electrons readily is more electropositive.  Metal electrode with lesser SRP looses electrons readily and is more electropositive.

SRP of Zn electrode < SRP of Fe electrode. Hence Zn is more electropositive.

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