For the reduction of NO _ 3 ^ - ion in an aqueous solution Eº is + 0.96V. Values of Eº…

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For the reduction of \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\) ion in an aqueous solution Eº is + 0.96V. Values of Eº for some metal ions are given below
V2+ (aq) + 2e V Eº = – 1.19V
Fe3+ (aq) + 3e Fe Eº = – 0.04 V
Au3+ (aq) + 3e Au Eº = + 1.40 V
Hg2+ (aq) + 2e Hg Eº = + 0.86V
The pair (s) of metals that is (are) oxidized by \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\) in aqueous solution is (are) (2009)
  1. V and Hg
  2. Hg and Fe
  3. Fe and Au
  4. Fe and V

Answer

(A) V and Hg, (B) Hg and Fe, (D) Fe and V

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