Extraction of Metals - Result Question 48

48. Of the following, the metals that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of the aqueous solution of their salts are

(a) $Ag$

(b) $Mg$

(c) $Cu$

(d) $Al$

(e) $Cr$

$(1990,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 48. (b, d)

Solution:

  1. Magnesium and aluminium are both highly electropositive, more electropositive than water cannot be obtained by electrolysis of aqueous solution of their salts.