The `E^(0)` value for `Cl_2//Cl^(-)` is + 1.36, for `I_2//I^(-)` is +0.53V, for `Ag^(+)//Ag` is + 0.79V, for `Na^(+)//Na` is - 2.71V and for `Li^(+)//Li` si -3.04 V. Arrange the following atoms and ions in decreasing order of their reducing strength: `I^(-), Ag, Cl^(-), Li, Na`

Explanation

Lower the value of standard reduction potential, greateris the tendency of the reduced form to be oxidised, i.e., the reduced form will serve as a stronger reductant. Therefore, the decreasing order of reducing strength of the given atoms and ions is `Li gt Na gt I^(-) Ag gt Cl^(-)`.