Q.

For the reduction of NO3 ion is an aqueous solution, E° is +0.96V. Values of E° for some metal ions are given below:

V(aq.)2++2eV;    E=1.19VFe(aq.)3++3eFe;    E=0.04VAu(aq.)3++3eAu;    E=+1.40VHg(aq.)2++2eHg;    E=+0.86V

The pair(s) of metals that is (are) oxidized by NO3 in aqueous solution is (are): 

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a

V and Hg  

b

Hg and Fe 

c

Fe and Au 

d

Fe and V

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

NO3-  ion in an aqueous solution E0 is +0.96V. It can oxidize only those metals that have standard reduction potentials E0
less than NO3-. Metals: V, Fe and Hg can be oxidized by NO3-.

Options A, B, and D are correct.

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