Q9 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 1) · Chemistry

Among the following, which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Mn3+
  • B
    Ti3+
  • C
    Fe3+
  • D
    Cr3+

Solution

The substance which will have the highest value of reduction potential will be the strongest oxidising agent. The values of reduction potential are as follow

EMn3+/Mn2+0=+1.57VETi3+/Ti2+0=−0.37VEFe3+/Fe2+0=+0.77VECr3+/Cr2+0=−0.41V

As we can see Mn+3 has the highest value of standard reduction potential, so it will be the strongest oxidising agent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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