Based on their reduction potentials, what are the most likely cathode products in the electrolysis of an aqueous solution containing 1M LiCl, 1M FeCl2 and 1M CoCl2?
A) Li(s)
B) Fe(s)
C) Co(s)
D) H2 (g) and OH- (aq)
E) O2 (g) and H+ (aq)
The reduction potential of Li is -3.05, the reduction potential of Cl is +1.36, the reduction potential of Co is -.277, the reduction potential of Fe is -.44