Why does Cl- have less discharge potential than OH-?
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Why does Cl- have less discharge potential than OH-?
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Answer:
These ions will oxidised at anode. So in this electric discharge, discharge potential is oxidation potential. If it was reduction then in that case it would be reduction potential. OH- has relatively high oxidation potential So discharge potential of chloride is less than hydroxide ions.
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These icons will oxidised at annode .