The next two questions deal with an experiment. An unknown metal ‘X’ is found to react…
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The next two questions deal with an experiment. An unknown metal ‘X’ is found to react spontaneously with 1.0M solution of CuSO4 plating out Cu(s). X does not react with a solution of 1.0M Zn(NO3)2. The half-reactions for these metals are:
\(\mathrm{X}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{X}(\mathrm{~s})\)
\(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cu}\)
\(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}\)
Another metal Y displaces Cu2+ from its aqueous solution but can’t displace Zn2+ from its aqueous solution. Which of the following statements regarding X and Y is correct?
- X is stronger reducing agent than Y
- X is weaker reducing agent than Y
- Both X and Y are weaker reducing agents than Cu
- X can be either stronger or weaker reducing agent than Y.
Answer
(D) X can be either stronger or weaker reducing agent than Y.
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