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Published on: August 13, 2026
If the half cell reaction 
has a large negative reduction potential, it follows that
A
is readily reduced
B
is readily oxidised
C
is readily reduced
D
is readily oxidised
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Since 
has large negative value, the tendency of A to be reduced to 
is very small. In other words tendency of 
to be oxidized to A is very large.
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