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Q.

The standard reduction potential at 25oC for the following half-reaction are given below:

Zn+2(aq.) + 2e → Zn(s);       -0.76 volt

Cr+3 (aq.) + 3e→ Cr(s);        -0.740 volt

Cu+2(aq.) + 2e → Cu(s);       0.34 volt

Fe+3 + e– → Fe+2  ;                 0.77 volt

Which is the strongest reducing agent

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a

Zn

b

Fe+2

c

Cu

d

Cr

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Out of the following given half-reaction, the reduction of Zn+2 has the lowest reduction potential(-0.762). We know that

Oxidation  potential = -(reduction potential)

So in terms of standard oxidation potential zinc will have the highest oxidation potential i.e, 0.762 volts. Therefore, zinc is the strongest reducing agent.

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