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The standard potentials at `298 K` for the following halfreactions are as given
` Zn^(2+) + 2e underset(larr)(rarr) Zn E^o =- 0/ 762 V`.
`2 H^+ + 2 Erarr H_2 (g) E^o = 0.000 V`
`Cr^(3+) + 3e underset(larr)(rarr) Cr E^o =- 0.740 V`
`Fe^(3+) 2e rarr Fe^(2+) E^o =0.772 V`
Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent ?

A

`Zn`

B

Cr

C

H2

D

Fe^2+

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The correct Answer is:
D
higher `E_("reduction")^@` means good oxidizing agent .
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