The gas`X` at `1 atm` is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of `1MY^(c-)` and `1MZ^(c-)` at `25^(@)C` . If the order of reduction potential is `ZgtYgtX`, then

Options

A. `Y` will reduce both `X` and `Z`
B. Y will oxidize Z and not X
C. Y will oxidize both X and Z
D. Y will oxidize X and not Z

Answer

D

Explanation

The tendency to gain electron is in the order
` ZgtY gt X`
Thus ` Y +e rarr Y^- :XrarrX^(+) +E`.