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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

The strongest reducing agent amongst the following is :
(Given that \(€^{\circ}_{Ni^{2+}/Ni} = -0.25\text{ V}\), \(€^{\circ}_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = 0.34\text{ V}\), \(€^{\circ}_{Pb^{2+}/Pb} = -0.13\text{ V}\), \(€^{\circ}_{Cr^{3+}/Cr} = -0.74\text{ V}\))

  1. A \(Ni^{2+}\)
  2. B \(Cu^{2+}\)
  3. C \(Pb^{2+}\)
  4. D \(Cr^{3+}\)
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(D) \(Cr^{3+}\)

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\(€^{\circ}_{Cr^{3+}/Cr} = -0.74\text{ V}\) is the most negative standard reduction potential. A more negative standard reduction potential indicates a stronger reducing agent. Therefore, \(Cr\) metal is the strongest reducing agent, associated with the \(Cr^{3+}\) ion.…
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