On the basis of the electrochemical series, which of these ions will show the greater tendency to be discharged at the cathode in an electrolytic cell

  • A cu\(^{2+}\)
  • B sn\(^{2+}\)
  • C fe\(^{2+}\)
  • D zn\(^{2+}\)
jamb 2022chemistry

The correct answer is A. cu\(^{2+}\)

The arrangement of elements in order of increasing electrode potential values is called electrochemical series.

K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Ni > Sn > Pb > H > Cu > Ag > Au.

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