Following reactions can occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aq

1.	Following reactions can occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate solution using Pt electrodes:Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s) : E° = 0.80 VH+(aq) + e- → 1/2H2(g) : E° = 0.00 VOn the basis of their standard electrode potential values, which reaction is feasible at cathode and why ?
Answer» Ag⁺(aq) + e^- → Ag(s) Because it has higher reduction potential. Detailed Answer: As reaction with higher value of standard electrode potential occurs at cathode get reduced. So, the reaction occurring at cathode is Ag⁺(aq) + e^- → Ag(s)

Following reactions can occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate solution using Pt electrodes:Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s) : E° = 0.80 VH+(aq) + e- → 1/2H2(g) : E° = 0.00 VOn the basis of their standard electrode potential values, which reaction is feasible at cathode and why ?

Answer»

Ag⁺(aq) + e^- → Ag(s)

Because it has higher reduction potential.

Detailed Answer:

As reaction with higher value of standard electrode potential occurs at cathode get reduced. So, the reaction occurring at cathode is

Ag⁺(aq) + e^- → Ag(s)