On the basis of standard electrode potential of redox couples given below, find out which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent.(E0values:Fe3+|Fe2+=+0.77V:I2(s)|I−=0.54V;Cu2+=0.34V;Ag+|Ag=+0.80V)
A
Fe3+
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B
I2(s)
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C
Cu2+
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D
Ag+
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Solution
The correct option is DAg+ Higher the reduction potential , better is the oxidising agent. Now, the reduction potential decreases in the order : Ag+|Ag(+0.80V)>Fe3+|Fe2+(+0.77V)>I2(s)|I−(+0.54V)>Cu2+|Cu(+0.34V) Hence, Ag+ is the strongest oxidising agent.