From the following, identify the reaction having the top position in the EMF series (standard reduction potential) according to their electrode potential at 298 K.

1. Mg2++ 2eMg(s)
2. Fe2+ + 2e Fe(s)
3. Au3++ 3eAu(s)
4. K++ le K(s)

Subtopic:  Application of Electrode Potential |
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The reducing ability of the metals K, Au, Zn, and Pb follows the order

1. K > Pb > Au > Zn 2. Pb > K > Zn > Au
3. Zn > Au > K > Pb 4. K > Zn > Pb > Au
Subtopic:  Application of Electrode Potential | Emf & Electrode Potential |
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Consider the given data:

EFe3+/Fe2+=0.77; EI-/I2= -0.54
EAg+/Ag=0.80; ECu/Cu2+= -0.34
EFe3+/Fe2+=0.77; ECu/Cu2+= -0.34
EAg/Ag+=-0.80; EFe3+/Fe2+=0.77

Using the electrode potential values given above, identify the reaction which is not feasible:

1. Fe3+(aq) and I- aq)
2. Ag+(aq) and Cu(s)
3. Fe3+(aq) and Cu(s)
4. Ag(s) and Fe3+(aq)

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