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Which of the following transformations can be carried out by using HI as a reducing agent, under acidic conditions?[Given : I2(s) → 2I−; E° = 0.54 V](i) Cu+ → Cu(s); E° = 0.52 V(ii) Cr3+ → Cr2+; E° = − 0.41 V(iii) Fe3+ → Fe2+; E° = 0.77 V(iv) Fe2+ → Fe(s); E° = − 0.44 V(a) (i) and (iii)(b) (ii) and (iv)(c) Only (iii)(d) Only (ii) |
Answer» Answer is : (c) Only (iii) The more positive E° value of metal, feasible transformation can be carried out by using HI as reducing agent under acidic conditions. As E° = 0.77 V(Fe3+ → Fe2+) is more positive than, E° = 0.54(I2(s) → 2I−) thus can be used for carrying out transformation as it is the strongest oxidising agent among the other given options. |
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