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Which is a stronger reducing agent `Cr^(2+)` or `Fe^(2+)` and why?

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`Cr^(2+)` is stronger reducing agent than `Fe^(2+)` Reason: `d^(4) to d^(3)` occurs in case of `Cr^(2+)` to `Cr^(3+)` But `d^(6) to d^(5)` occurs in case of `Fe^(2+)` to `Fe^(3+)`
In a medium (like water) `d^(3)` is more stable as compared to `de^(5)` (See CFSE)
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NCERT ENGLISH-THE D AND F BLOCK ELEMENTS-Exercise
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  11. What are the different oxidation states exhibited by the lanthanoids?

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