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Question

The metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts is

Options

A.Ag
B.Ca
C.Cu
D.Cr

Solution

On electrolysis only in case of Ca2+ salt aqueous solution H2 gas discharge at Cathode.
Case of Cr
At cathode : Cr3+ + 2e- → Cr
So, Cr is deposited.
Case of Ag
At cathode : Ag+ + e- → Ag
So, Ag is deposited.
Case of Cu
At cathode : Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
Case of Ca2+
At cathode : H2O + e- → H2 + OH-

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