Q12 / 90 · JEE Main 2014 (06 Apr) · Chemistry
The metal that cannot be obtained by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salt is
- A
- Correct answerB
- C
- D
Solution
For the reduction of at cathode,
For
i.e., water will be reduced at the cathode, in preference to the liberation of .
However, in the case of , their standard reduction potentials are higher than and will be liberated/ deposited at the cathode and will not be reduced.
For
i.e., water will be reduced at the cathode, in preference to the liberation of .
However, in the case of , their standard reduction potentials are higher than and will be liberated/ deposited at the cathode and will not be reduced.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.