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Which one of the following metals cannot be obtained on electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts?


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Ag
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Mg
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Cu
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Cr
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Solution

The correct option is B Mg

The reduction potential of Mg is less than that of water E0=0.83V. Hence their ions in the aqueous solution cannot be reduced instead water will be reduced. The reaction will occur as follows:

2H2O+2eH2+2OH


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