The tendency of an electrode to lose electrons is known as

  • A
    Electrode potential
  • B
    Reduction potential
  • C
    Oxidation potential
  • D
    e.m.f.

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The $E^{\circ}$ of $Ce^{4+} / Ce^{3+} = 1.6 \ V$ and $Fe^{3+} / Fe^{2+} = 0.77 \ V$. The $E^{\circ}$ of the reaction where $Fe^{3+}$ oxidises $Ce^{3+}$ is:

Given that the standard reduction potentials for $M^{+}/M$ and $N^{+}/N$ electrodes at $298 \ K$ are $0.52 \ V$ and $0.25 \ V$ respectively. Which of the following is correct in respect of the following electrochemical cell?
$M | M^{+} || N^{+} | N$

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If the standard reduction potentials of four electrodes $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ are $+2.5 \text{ V}$, $+3.0 \text{ V}$, $-2.0 \text{ V}$, and $-1.5 \text{ V}$ respectively, in which case is the standard $emf$ of the cell maximum?

Electrode potential data are given below :
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^- \to Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}; \, E^o = +0.77 \, V$
$Al^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^- \to Al_{(s)}; \, E^o = -1.66 \, V$
$Br_{2(aq)} + 2e^- \to 2Br^{-}_{(aq)}; \, E^o = +1.08 \, V$
Based on the data given above,the reducing power of $Fe^{2+}$,$Al$ and $Br^{-}$ will increase in the order:

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