Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Zinc is more electropositive and reactive than silver, allowing it to displace silver from its cyanide complex (as utilized in the MacArthur-Forrest process). Thus, Statement I is true. However, the standard reduction potential of Zn (–0.76 V) is mathematically less, not greater, than that of Ag (+0.80 V). Thus, Statement II is false. Therefore, correct answer is C.