which of following metals cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of salt by using inert electrode Ag, Mg, Cu, Au.
Asked by FIZA SINGH | 20th May, 2013, 02:11: PM
Expert Answer:
Cations of more active metals (Na, K, Mg, Ca, etc) are not reduced (H2O is reduced to H2 instead) through electrolysis of aqueous solutions . So, in the given question the metal is Mg.
Answered by | 20th May, 2013, 05:28: PM
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