The potential set up when an electrode is in contact with 1M solution of its ions at 298 K is known as standard electrode potential (or standard reduction potential denoted by E°). All of the following statements about standard electrode potential are correct EXCEPT:
Correct answer: D. E°red of Cl2 is maximum (+2.87V)
- A. The smaller the E°red, the greater the reducing power of a metal
- B. E°red of Li+ is minimum (-3.04V)
- C. The greater the E°red, the greater the oxidizing power of a non-metal
- D. E°red of Cl2 is maximum (+2.87V)
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. The statement that E°red of Cl2 is maximum (+2.87V) is incorrect because the maximum standard reduction potential is for fluorine, not chlorine. Chlorine does have a high E°red, indicating its strong oxidizing power, but it does not exceed that of fluorine.Option A is correct because a smaller E°red does indicate greater reducing power. Option B accurately states the low E°red of lithium, reflecting its strong reducing nature. Option C correctly describes the relationship between high E°red values and oxidizing power in non-metals.
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