The reduction potential values are given below: Al3+/Al=−1.67volt,Mg2+/Mg=−2.34volt, Cu2+/Cu=+0.34volt,I2/2I−=+0.53volt. Which one is the best reducing agent?
A
Al
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B
Mg
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C
Cu
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D
I2
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Solution
The correct option is DMg Lower the reduction potential better is the reducing agent.
Among these four Mg is having least reduction potential so it is best reducing agent among these four.