Given `E_("Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2-)//Cr^(3+))^(@)=1.33V,E_(MnO_(4)^(-)//Mn^(2+))^(@)=1.51V`
Among the following, the strongest reducing agent is `E_(Cr^(3+)//Cr)^(@)=-0.74V^(x),E_(MnO_(4)^(-)//Mn^(2+))^(@)=1.51V`
`E_(Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2-)//Cr^(3+))^(@)=1.33V,E_(Cl//Cl^(-))^(@)=1.36V`
Based on the data given above strongest oxidising agent will be

Options

A. `MnO_(4)^(-)`
B. `Cl^(-)`
C. `Cr^(3+)`
D. `Mn^(2+)`

Answer

A

Explanation

Greater the reduction potential of a substance, stronger is the oxidising agent.
`thereforeMnO_(4)^(-)` is the strongest oxidising agent.