MCQ
Which one of the following metals will not reduce ${H_2}O$
  • A
    $Ca$
  • B
    $Fe$
  • $Cu$
  • D
    $Li$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$Cu$
c
(c)$Cu + {H_2}O \to $ No reaction

$E_{L{i^ + }/Li}^0 = - \,\,3.04\,\,V$         $E_{{H^ + }/{H_2}}^0 = 0.00\,V$

$E_{C{a^ + }/Ca}^0 = - 2.87\,V$            $E_{C{u^ + }/Cu}^0 = + 0.34\,V$

$Cu$ comes below $H$ in the electrochemical series.

Hence, unable to displace hydrogen from water.

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