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The strongest reducing agent is

A

`Cl_(2)`

B

`Cl^(-)`

C

`Br^(-)`

D

`I^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
As it can donate `e^(-)` easily due to low comparative attraction by the nucles to the valence `e^(-)`.
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