NEETChemistryElectrochemistryMCQ+4 / −1
Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below :
F2(g) + 2e 2F(aq) ; Eo = + 2.85 V
Cl2(g) + 2e 2Cl(aq) ; Eo = + 1.36 V
Br2(l) + 2e 2Br(aq) ; Eo = + 1.06 V
I2(s) + 2e 2I(aq) ; Eo = + 0.53 V
The strongest oxidising and reducing agents 23 respectively are
F2(g) + 2e 2F(aq) ; Eo = + 2.85 V
Cl2(g) + 2e 2Cl(aq) ; Eo = + 1.36 V
Br2(l) + 2e 2Br(aq) ; Eo = + 1.06 V
I2(s) + 2e 2I(aq) ; Eo = + 0.53 V
The strongest oxidising and reducing agents 23 respectively are
- AF2 and I
- BBr2 and Cl
- CCl2 and Br
- DCl2 and I2
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Correct answer: A
Higher the value of reduction potential higher will be the oxidising power whereas the lower the value of reduction potential higher will be the reducing power.
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