MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMetallurgyFlux Impurities slag
Out of the following metals that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of the aqueous solution of their salts is
A.Ag (b) Cr
C.Cu
D.Mg✓ Correct
Explanation
When electrolysis of a salt is carried out in aqueous medium, the corresponding metal is obtained. However, metals that are more electropositive than water cannot be obtained by the same process. Magnesium and aluminium are more electropositive than water and thus cannot be obtained. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) Mg.
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