Question

The correct order of reduction potentials of the following pairs is:

1. Cl₂/Cl
2. I₂/I⁻
3. Ag⁺/Ag
4. Na⁺/Na
5. Li⁺/Li

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

• A > C > B > D > E

• A > B > C > D > E

• A > C > B > E > D

• A > B > C > E > D

Answer 1

A > C > B > D > E

Explanation:

Higher E° means a stronger tendency to gain electrons (get reduced).
Based on standard values, Cl₂ has the highest E°, and Na⁺ the lowest.
So, A > C > B > D > E, is the correct decreasing order of reduction potentials.