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Given`E^(c-)._(Ag^(o+)|Ag)=+0.80V,E^(c-)._(Co^(2)|Co)=-0.28V, E^(c-)._(Cu^(2+)|Cu)=+0.34V`
Which metal will corrode fastest ?

A

`Ag`

B

`Cu`

C

`Co`

D

none

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The correct Answer is:
d
Corrosion`:` Metal gets oxidized . `E^(c-)._(Zn^(2+)|Zn)` is most negative.
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