Electrochemistry Ques 50

50. Without losing its concentration $ZnCl_2$ solution cannot be kept in contact with

(a) $Au$

(b) $Al$

(c) $Pb$

(d) $Ag$

[1998]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 50.(b)

Solution:

(b) Without losing its concentration $ZnCl_2$ solution cannot be kept in contact with $Al$ because $Al$ is more reactive than $Zn$ due to high electrode (reduction) potential.