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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

Al can reduce ZnO more readily than Mg

Zn can reduce Cu2O more readily than Al

Mg can reduce ZnO more readily than Al

Zn can reduce Cu2O more readily than Mg

Correct Answer:

Mg can reduce ZnO more readily than Al

Explanation:

The relative tendency of these metals to act as reducing agents is Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Cu. Mg can reduce Al2O3, ZnO, FeO and Cu2O more readily than Al can reduce ZnO, FeO and Cu2O. Similarly, Al can reduce ZnO, FeO and Cu2O more readily than Zn reduces FeO and Cu2O.