Practicing Success
Given below are reduction potentials: (A) \(E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = 0.34 V\) (B) \(E^o_{Sn^{2+}/Sn} = -0.14 V\) (C) \(E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 V\) (D) \(E^o_{K^+/K} = -2.93 V\) The strongest reducing agent from the above is: |
Cu Zn Sn K |
K |
The correct answer is option 4. K. The concept of standard reduction potential (\(E^o\)) is used to measure the tendency of a species to gain electrons and undergo reduction. The more negative the standard reduction potential, the stronger the reducing agent. Given reduction potentials: (A) \(E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = 0.34 \, \text{V}\) (B) \(E^o_{Sn^{2+}/Sn} = -0.14 \, \text{V}\) (C) \(E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \, \text{V}\) (D) \(E^o_{K^+/K} = -2.93 \, \text{V}\) Potassium (\(K\)) is the strongest reducing agent among the options provided. |