Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Electrochemistry and Its Applications - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 782b: 32e

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

The more positive the value of E°, more easily the substance on the left-hand side of the half-reaction can be reduced. The more negative the value of E°, the more easily the substance on the right-hand side can be oxidised. Therefore, Co(s) which is on the right-hand side of the half-reaction with E° value= -0.277 can easily reduce $Pt^{2+}$ which is on the left-hand side of the half-reaction with E° value=1.118
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