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Which is a stronger oxidising agent `Cr^2+orFe^(2+)` Why?

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(Cr)^(3+). is strongér reducing agent than Fe-t. Reason: .d^(+) rarr d^(2). oceurs in case of .C r^(2 *). to .C r^(5+).. But ) d^(k) rarr (d)^(5). occurs in case of ) (Fe)^(i)+). to ) (Fe)^(2+)
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