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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Standard reduction potentials (\(\text{E}^{\circ}\)) of \(\text{Pb}^{2+}, \text{Ag}^+, \text{Cu}^{2+}\) and \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\) are \(-0.13 \text{ V}, +0.80 \text{ V}, +0.31 \text{ V},\) and \(-0.44 \text{ V}\) respectively. Which is the strongest reducing agent?

  1. A \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)
  2. B \(\text{Cu}^{2+}\)
  3. C \(\text{Pb}^{2+}\)
  4. D \(\text{Ag}^{+}\)
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(A) \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)

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Strongest reducing agent has the most negative standard reduction potential. \(E^\circ\): \(-0.13 \text{ V}\), \(+0.80 \text{ V}\), \(+0.31 \text{ V}\), \(-0.44 \text{ V}\). Most negative \(E^\circ = -0.44 \text{ V}\) (for \(\text{Fe}^{2+}/\text{Fe}\)). Answer: \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)
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