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AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Standard Electrode Potentials MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

On the basis of the following E° values, the strongest oxidizing agent is : [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ → [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ + e⁻, E° = -0.35 V Fe³⁺ → Fe²⁺ + e⁻, E° = -0.77 V

A

Fe³⁺

B

[Fe(CN)₆]³⁻

C

[Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻

D

Fe²⁺

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The strongest oxidizing agent has the highest reduction potential. [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ has a higher E° value than Fe³⁺.

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