Given, ECr3+/Cro=−0.74V; EMnO4−/Mn2+o=1.51 VECr2O72−/Cr3+o=1.33V; ECl/Cl−o=1.36 V;Based on the data given above, strongest oxidizing agent will be
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a
Cl
b
Cr3+
c
Mn2+
d
MnO4−
answer is D.
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Higher the SRP (Standard Reduction Potential) stronger is the oxidizing agent. Among the given electrode potentials, EMnO4−/Mn2+o is highest. Hence, MnO4− is the strongest oxidizing agent.