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On the basis of the following E° values, the strongest oxidizing agent is :

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On the basis of the following E° values, the strongest oxidizing agent is :

[Fe(CN)6]4- → [Fe(CN)6]3- + e- ; E° = – 0.35 V

Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e- ; E° = – 0.77 V

(a) [Fe(CN)6 ]4-

(b) Fe2+

(c) Fe3+

(d) [Fe(CN)6]3-

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(c) Fe3+

Explanation:

From the given data we find Fe3+ is strongest oxidising agent. More the positive value of E°, more is the tendency to get oxidized.

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