Given the standard electrode potentials: $E^o_{Cr^{3+}/Cr} = -0.74 \ V$,$E^o_{MnO_4^-/Mn^{2+}} = 1.51 \ V$,$E^o_{Cr_2O_7^{2-}/Cr^{3+}} = 1.33 \ V$,and $E^o_{Cl_2/Cl^-} = 1.36 \ V$. Based on this information,which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

  • A
    $Cl^-$
  • B
    $Cr^{3+}$
  • C
    $Mn^{2+}$
  • D
    $MnO_4^-$

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