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a

If EMn+M is positive, Mn+ can be reduced to M by H2(g) under standard conditions

b

If EMn+M is negative, H+ will be reduced to H2 by the metal Munder standard conditions

c

The compounds of active metals such as Zn, Na and Mg are reducible by H2 under standard conditions while those of noble metals such as Cu, Ag and Au are not reducible by H2 .

d

Sign of electrode potential determines the nature of the electrode (whether positive or negative terminal) of a cell whose other electrode is standard hydrogen electrode and the cell has a positive emf

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The reduction potentials of Zn2+,Na+ and Mg2+ are negative whereas those of Cu2+,Ag+and Au3+ are positive. Thus, Cu2+,Ag+ and Au3+ are reducible with H2(g) whereas Zn2+,Na+ and Mg2+ are not reducible.

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Which of the following is not true?