MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which among the following species is reduced by tin easily?

(A)IodineCorrect
(B)Iron
(C)Zinc
(D)Sodium

Answer: (A)

Solution

A metal reduces (donates electrons to) a species whose reduction potential is higher than its own. The standard reduction potential of is V. Iodine: , V, much higher than that of tin, so I_2Sn^{2+}$ +

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