Q.

Which of the following cation is the best oxidising agent?

EZn2+/Zn0=-0.76 V

ECu2+/Cu0=+0.34 V

EAg+/Ag0=+0.80 V

ECr3+/Cr0=-0.74 V

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a

Cr3+

b

Ag+

c

Cu2+

d

Zn2+

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

It is because EAg+/Ag0 has the highest value.   Oxidising power is directly proportional to SRP values.

Highest positive value indicates greatest tendency to convert from +n to zero state (greatest tendency to undergo reduction).

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