2021 · Q73
Which one of the following will not be reduced by metallic zine?
General ScienceChemistry
- ACu^2+
- BH^+
- CAg^+
- DAl^3+
Explanation
Zinc can reduce only ions of metals below it in the reactivity series. Copper, hydrogen and silver are all below zinc, so Zn reduces Cu²⁺, H⁺ and Ag⁺. Aluminium lies above zinc (E° Al³⁺/Al = −1.66 V vs Zn²⁺/Zn = −0.76 V), so metallic zinc cannot reduce Al³⁺. Hence (D) Al³⁺ will not be reduced by zinc.