Question

Standard reduction electrode potential at $Zn ^{2+} / Zn$ is $-0.76 V$. This means

• A. $ZnO$ is reduced to $Zn$ by $H _2$
• B. $Zn$ liberates $H _2$ with conc. Acids
• C. $Zn$ is generally the anode in an electrochemical cell
• D. $Zn$ is generally the cathode in an electrochemical cell

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $Zn$ is generally the anode in an electrochemical cell