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Given these standard reduction potentials: E°(Cr₂O₇²⁻/Cr³⁺) = +1.33 V; E°(Cl₂/Cl⁻) = +1.36 V; E°(MnO₄⁻/Mn²⁺) = +1.51 V; E°(Cr³⁺/Cr) = −0.74 V. Identify the strongest oxidising agent.

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

MnO₄⁻ has the highest listed reduction potential (+1.51 V), making it the strongest oxidising species offered.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:ElectrochemistrySubtopic:Galvanic cells/Nernst Equation/Concentration Cells
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