Which one among the following is the strongest reducing agent? Fe2++2e−→Fe(−0.44V) Ni2++2e−→Ni(−0.25V) Sn2++2e−→Sn(−0.14V) Fe3++e−→Fe2+(+0.77V)
A
Fe
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B
Fe2+
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C
Ni
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D
Sn
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Solution
The correct option is AFe Reducing agent → Tendency to reduce others and oxidised itself. Among all, Fe has the lowest value of reduction potential, means Fe has tendency to get oxidised (not reduced) and reduced others. Hence, Fe is the strongest reducing agent.