Q. Four alkali metals $A,\ B,\ C\$and $D$ are having respectively standard electrode potential as $- 3.05,\ - 1.66,\ - 0.40\ and\ 0.80.$ Which one will be the most reactive?
A) $A$
B) $B$
C) $C$
D) $D$
Explanation
(a)
More negative is the standard reduction potential, greater is the tendency to lose electrons and hence, greater is the reactivity
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