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The standard reduction potentials at `298K` for the following half reactions are given against each

Which is the strongest reducing agent?
(a)`Zn(s)`
(b)`Cr(s)`
(c)`H_(2)(s)`
(d)`Fe^(2+)(aq)`

A

`Zn(s)`

B

`Cr(s)`

C

`H_(2)(s)`

D

`Fe^(2+)(aq)`

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The correct Answer is:
a
`Zn` is the strongest reducing agent among the given options. The substance having smaller value of reduction potential are better reducing agents.
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