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Per NCERT §7.2.1, the electron-releasing (reducing) tendency among the metals Zn, Cu, Ag is in which order?
AAg > Cu > Zn
BZn > Ag > Cu
CZn > Cu > Ag
DCu > Zn > Ag
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Zn > Cu > Ag
NCERT §7.2.1: Zn reduces Cu²⁺; Cu reduces Ag⁺; so Zn > Cu > Ag in reducing power.
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