`E^(theta)` values of `MnO_(4)^(-), Ce^(4+) and Cl_(2)` are 1.507, 1.61 and 1.358 V respectively. Arrange these in order of increasing strength as oxidizing agent.

Explanation

To determine the order of increasing strength as oxidizing agents for the given species \( \text{MnO}_4^{-} \), \( \text{Ce}^{4+} \), and \( \text{Cl}_2 \), we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: List the given standard electrode potentials (E°)
- For \( \text{MnO}_4^{-} \): \( E^{\theta} = 1.507 \, \text{V} \)
- For \( \text{Ce}^{4+} \): \( E^{\theta} = 1.610 \, \text{V} \)
- For \( \text{Cl}_2 \): \( E^{\theta} = 1.358 \, \text{V} \)

### Step 2: Understand the relationship between E° values and oxidizing strength
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