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
- Fe3+
- [Fe(CN)6]3-
- [Fe(CN)6]4-
- Fe2+
Answer
(1) Fe3+
Solution
The given values are oxidation potentials; reversing the reactions gives the standard reduction potentials:
[Fe(CN)6]3- + e- [Fe(CN)6]4-; E = +0.35 V
Fe3+ + e- Fe2+; E = +0.77 V
As per NCERT, the higher the standard reduction potential, the greater the tendency of the species to be reduced, i.e. the stronger the oxidising agent.
Fe3+ (highest reduction potential, +0.77 V) is the strongest oxidising agent.
Answer: (1)