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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 2. Electrochemistry

Given \(E^o_{Cl_2/Cl^-} = 1.36\,V,\)   \(E^o_{Cr^{3+}/Cr}= -0.74\,V,\) \(E^o_{Cr_2/O_7^{2-}/Cr^{3+}}=1.33\,V,\)   \(E^o_{MnO^-_4/Mn^{2+}} = 1.51\,V\) Among the following, the strongest reducing agent is

  1. A \(Cr\)
  2. B \(Mn^{2+}\)
  3. C \(Cr^{+3}\)
  4. D \(Cl^-\)
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(A) \(Cr\)

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Lower the reduction potential, greater is the tendency of the element to get oxidized, hence, greater is the reducing ability. Since, chromium system has lowest reduction potential; therefore, it is the strongest reducing agent.
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