Of the halide ions, I− is the most powerful reducing agent. If true enter 1, else enter 0.
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Solution
X−|X2|Pt electrode
Standard reduction potential (V)
F−|F2|Pt
+2.87
Cl−|Cl2|Pt
+1.36
Br−|Br2|Pt
+1.08
I−|I2|Pt
+0.535
Of the halide ions, I− is the most powerful reducing agent. As can be seen from the table, the iodide ion has lowest value of standard reduction potential. Hence, it is most powerful reducing agent among the halide ions.