Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 Chemistry Q13: The redox chemistry of silver is given by the following equations :

The redox chemistry of silver is given by the following equations :

1. Ag⁺(aq) + e⁻ → Ag(s) E° = + 0.80
2. Ag²⁺(aq) + e⁻ → Ag⁺(aq) E° = + 1.98

Which of the following statements are not correct with respect to above equations ?
Statement (I) : Reaction 1 is thermodynamically more feasible than reaction 2.
Statement (II) : Ag⁺ is a good oxidizing agent.
Statement (III) : Reaction 2 is thermodynamically more feasible than reaction 1.
Statement (IV) : Ag⁺ is a good reducing agent.
Select the answer using the code given below :

1. (a) Statement (III) and (IV)
2. (b) Statement (I) and (II)
3. (c) Statement (II) and (III)
4. (d) Statement (I) and (IV)