Question

Standard reduction electrode potentials of three metals A, B and C are +0.5V, –3.0V and –1.2V respectively. The reducing power of these metals are

(a) B > C > A

(b) A > B > C

(c) C > B > A

(d) A > C > B.

Answer 1

Correct option(a) B > C > A

Explanation:

More negative value of Eo means higher reducing power.