The standard reduction potential of Li+/Li, Ba2+/Ba, Na+/Na and Mg2+/Mg are -3.05,-2.73,-2.71 and - 2.37 volts respectively. Which on of the following is strongest oxidizing agent?

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Na+

Li+

Ba2+

Mg2+

answer is D.

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The strongest oxidising agent is one which has maximum tendency to gain electrons, i.e. whose E°Red is maximum

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