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. The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu2+/Cu indicates that _________

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The complete question is:

The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu²⁺/Cu indicates that

(a) This couple is a stronger reducing agent than the H⁺/H₂ couple

(b) This couple is a stronger oxidizing agent than H⁺/H₂ couple  

(c) Cu can displace H₂ from acid

(d) Cu cannot displace H₂ from acid

Answer:

The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu²⁺/Cu indicates that this couple is a stronger oxidizing agent than H⁺/H₂ (b) and it cannot displace H₂ from acid (d)

The given question is a multiple select type and more than one answer is correct.

  • In electrochemical series, the reduction potentials of various electrodes are arranged in decreasing order.
  • It should be noted that negative electrode potential denotes that the couple is a stronger reducing agent than the H⁺/H₂ couple.
  • While a positive electrode potential means that the couple is a weaker reducing agent than the H⁺/H₂ couple.
  • Only the metals with negative reduction potential can displace hydrogen from acids.
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