Q. The oxidation potential values of A, B, C and D are -0.03, +0.108 V,-0.07 V and +0.1 V respectively. The non-spontaneous cell reaction takes place between

A) Aand B
B) B and D
C) D and A
D) B and C
Explanation

(a)
(i) The electrode with higher oxidation potential acts as anode and electrode with lower oxidation potential acts as cathode.
(ii) Cell reaction is spontaneous when $E_{cell}$ is positive. In case of Aand B ; oxidation potential of $A\ = - 0.03$ oxidation potential of $B\ = \ + 0.108$
Because oxidation potential of $B$ is more than $A$ so oxidation of $A$ is not possible. The cell having $A$ as anode and $B$ as cathode is not possible.
Therefore, non-spontaneous cell reaction takes place between $A$ and $B$.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.