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E^(c-) of some elements are given as : ...

`E^(c-)` of some elements are given as `:`
`{:(I_(2)+2e^(-)rarr 2I^(c-),,,,E^(c-)=0.54V),(MnO_(4)^(c-)+8H^(o+)+5e^(-)rarr Mn^(2+)+4H_(2)O,,,,E^(c-)=1.52V),(Fe^(3+)+e^(-)rarr Fe^(2+),,,,E^(c-)=0.77V),(Sn^(4+)+2e^(-)rarr Sn^(2+),,,,E^(c-)=0.1V):}`
`a.` Select the strongest reductant and weakest oxidant among these elements.

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`Zn` has highest tendency to get oxidized amongst `Cr, H_(2),` and `Fe`. So it is the strongest reducing agent. Since the standard reduction potential of `(E^(c-)._(Zn^(2+)|Zn))(-0.76V)` is lowest or standard oxidation of `E^(c-)._(Zn|Zn^(2+))(+0.76V)` is highest.
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