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Using tha data given below is reducing potenial.
`E_(Cr_2O_7^(2-)//Cr^(3+))^@`=1.33 V , `E_(Cl_2//Cl^-)^@`=1.36 V
`E_(MnO_4^(-)//Mn^(2+))^@`=1.51 V , `E_(Cr^(3+) // Cr)^@` =- 0.74 V
find out which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent.

A

`Cl^(-)`

B

Cr

C

`Cr^(3+)`

D

`Mn^(2+)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Here, out of given four options standard reduction potential of chromium has highest negative value hence most powerful reducing agent is chromium.
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