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Question

Which of the following is the correct order of chemical reactivity with water according to electrochemical series ?

A

K > Mg > Zn > Cu

B

K > Mg > Cu > Zn

C

Cu > Zn > K > Mg

D

Mg > K > Cu > Zn

Answer

K > Mg > Zn > Cu

Explanation

Solution

The standard reduction potential of $K ^{+}, Mg ^{2+}, Zn ^{2+}, Cu ^{2+}$ increases in this order.