Q.

Based on the data given below, the correct order of reducing power is :

Fe3+ (aq) + e Fe2+ (aq) ; E° = 0.77V

Al 3+ (aq) + 3eAl (s) ; E° = –1.66V

Br2(aq) + 2e2Br (aq) ; E° = + 1.08V

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a

 Al < Br< Fe2+

b

Al < Fe2+ < Br 

c

Br < Fe2+ < Al

d

Fe2+ < Al < Br

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

It is known that,

EOP0=-ERP0 

Hence, the order of oxiding potential is Br<Fe2+<Al.
Higher the oxiding potential, higher is the tendency to loose electron and higher is the reducing nature so order is 

Br<Fe2+<Al.

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