Strongest reducing agent among the following is :

F^{⊝}

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C l^{⊝}

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B r^{⊝}

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I^{⊝}

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Solution

The correct option is D $I^{⊝}$
Strongest reducing agent among the halide ions is $I^{⊝}$ . Tendency to lose electrons and reducing power are directly related to each other. Large sized iodide ion has maximum tendency to lose electrons and has maximum reducing power.

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