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Assertion : $\mathrm{Cu}$ is stronger reducing agent than $\mathrm{H}_2$.
Reason : $E^{\circ}$ of $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}$ is negative.
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsAIIMSAIIMS 2013
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are false.
$E^{\circ}$ of $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}$ is $+0.34 \mathrm{~V}$ and positive $E^{\circ}$ means that the redox couple is a weaker reducing agent than the $\mathrm{H}^{+} / \mathrm{H}_2$ couple.

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