Using the data given below,find out the strongest reducing agent:
$E^0_{Cr_2O_7^{2-}/Cr^{3+}} = 1.33 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{Cl_2/Cl^{-}} = 1.36 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{MnO_4^-/Mn^{2+}} = 1.51 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{Cr^{3+}/Cr} = -0.74 \text{ V}$

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

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Given the standard reduction potentials at $25\,^oC$ for the following half-reactions:
$Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^- \rightleftharpoons Zn_{(s)}, E^o = -0.76\,V$
$Cr^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^- \rightleftharpoons Cr_{(s)}, E^o = -0.74\,V$
$2H^+_{(aq)} + 2e^- \rightleftharpoons H_{2(g)}, E^o = 0.00\,V$
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^- \rightleftharpoons Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}, E^o = +0.77\,V$
Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

Addition of powdered lead and iron to a solution which is $1.0 \, M$ in both $Pb^{2+}$ and $Fe^{2+}$ would result in [$E^{\circ}_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = -0.44 \, V$ and $E^{\circ}_{Pb^{2+}/Pb} = -0.13 \, V$]

Electrode potentials $(E^o)$ are given below:
$Cu^{+}/Cu = +0.52 \ V$
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$Ag^{+}/Ag = +0.88 \ V$
Based on the above potentials,the strongest oxidizing agent will be:

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