Greater value of standard reduction potential greater will be tendency__________________?
Correct answer: D. both B and C
- A. to get oxidized
- B. to get reduced
- C. to accept electrons
- D. both B and C
Explanation
A higher standard reduction potential means a greater tendency for a species to gain electrons, so it is more readily reduced and acts as a stronger oxidizing agent. Therefore both the tendencies to be reduced and to accept electrons increase. The likely mistake is choosing oxidized, which is associated with a lower reduction potential.
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About Standard Hydrogen Electrode
The standard hydrogen electrode provides the reference potential of 0.00 V for measuring electrode potentials. It consists of platinum in contact with hydrogen gas at standard pressure and hydrogen ions at standard concentration, usually at 25°C, and can operate as either the oxidation or reduction half-cell.
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