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Given
ECr3+/Cr=0.74 V;EMnO4/Mn2+=+1.51 V
ECr2O27/Cr3+=+1.33 V;ECl/Cl=+1.36 V
based on the data given above, strongest oxidizing agent will be__________.

A
Mn2+
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MnO4
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Cl
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Cr3+
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Solution

The correct option is B MnO4
A strong oxidizing agent has high tendency to get reduced by itself . The values which are given above are the reduction potential values.
Higher the reduction potential , higher is the tendency to get reduced.
MnO4 is the strongest oxidizing agent.

Hence the correct option is 'B'

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