what is the reason behind selective discharge of ions during electrolysis?
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If there are two or more cations or anions present in the electrolyte,selective or preferential discharge favours it to be discharged at the particular electrode.
For example when Ag+ ions & H+ ions are present in the soln then Ag+ is discharged as it is lower than H+ in the activity series.
For example when Ag+ ions & H+ ions are present in the soln then Ag+ is discharged as it is lower than H+ in the activity series.
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but y does it so happen? can u plz elucidate it a bit more?
Please refer the example
Ag+ & H+ are cations , so automatically there is a confusion of which should be discharged at cathode. Hence selective discharge occurs
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it is due to the property of them which is selective discharge
Due to the property of what?
selective discharge
" property of them" do you mean the ions?
yes
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