Standard Reduction potential of four imaginary elements are given below: W=−1.80V,X=0.35V,Y=0.25V,Z=−0.43V
Arrange the following in increasing order of their oxidising power.
A
X<W<Y<Z
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B
X<Y<Z<W
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C
X<Z<Y<W
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D
W<Z<Y<X
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Solution
The correct option is DW<Z<Y<X The more the reduction potential of an element more is the oxidising power hence it is a more effective oxidising agent.
So, from the given data,
order of oxidising power is: W<Z<Y<X