On the basis of the electrochemical series, which of these ions will show the greater tendency to be discharged at the cathode in an electrolytic cell

A.

cu\(^{2+}\)

B.

sn\(^{2+}\)

C.

fe\(^{2+}\)

D.

zn\(^{2+}\)

Correct answer is A

The arrangement of elements in order of increasing electrode potential values is called electrochemical series.

K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Ni > Sn > Pb > H > Cu > Ag > Au.