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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 2. Electrochemistry

Given  \(F{e^{ + 3}}\left( {aq} \right) + {e^ - } \to F{e^{2 + }}\left( {aq} \right);{E^o} =  + 0.77\,V\) \(A{l^{ + 3}}\left( {aq} \right) + 3{e^ - } \to Al\left( s \right);{E^o} =  - 1.66\,V\) \(B{r_2}\left( {aq} \right) + 2{e^ - } \to 2B{r^ - };{E^o} =  + 1.09\,V\) Considering the electrode potentials, which of the following represents the correct order of reducing power?

  1. A \(Fe^{2+} < Al < Br^-\)­
  2. B \(Br^- < Fe^{2+} < Al\)
  3. C \(Al < Br^- < Fe^{2+}\)
  4. D \(Al < Fe^{2+} < Br^-\)
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(D) \(Al < Fe^{2+} < Br^-\)

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A negative \(E^o\) means that the redox couple is a stronger reducing agent. Hence, we can say that Aluminium is strongest reducing agent. Reducing character decreases down the series. Hence the correct order is \(Al < Fe^{2+} < Br^-\)
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