Which one of the following metals could not be obtained on electrolysis of aqueous solution of its salts?
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a
Ag
b
Cr
c
Cu
d
Mg
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
The reduction potential of Mg is less than that of water (Eo=−2.34 V). Hence their ions in the aqueous solution cannot be reduced instead water will be reduced 2H2O+2e−→H2+2OH−.