Question

If the half-cell reaction ` A = E^(-) rarr A^-` has a large negative reduction potential, it follows that .
A. A is readily reduced
B. A is readily oxidised
C. `A^(-)` is readily reduced
D. `A^(-)` is readily oxidised

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Negative `E_(RP)^(@)` means more `E_(OP)^(@)` , i.e., more is the tendency to get itself oxidised . Thus `A^(-)` is readily oxidised .