The gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of `2 M Y^(-)` and `1MZ^(-)` at `25^(@)C`. If the order of reduction potential is `ZgtYgtX`, then

Options

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

Explanation

The smaller the reduction potential of substance ,the more is its reducing power and less is its oxiddizing power .The given order of reduction potential `Z gt Y gt X`, The order of oxidizing power is `Z gt Y gt X`. Therefore, Y will oxidize X and not Z.