### Related Formula
textReducing Power propto frac1textStandard Reduction Potential (E^circ_textred)$\text{Reducing Power} \propto \frac{1}{\text{Standard Reduction Potential } (E^{\circ}_{\text{red}})}$
### Core Logic
A stronger reducing agent undergoes oxidation more easily, which corresponds to the lowest standard reduction potential value among the given options.
Comparing the given values:
*
E^circ_mathrmMnO_4^-/mathrmMn^2+ = +1.51mathrm V$E^{\circ}_{\mathrm{MnO}_{4}^{-}/\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}} = +1.51\mathrm{ V}$
*
E^circ_mathrmCl_2/mathrmCl^- = +1.36mathrm V$E^{\circ}_{\mathrm{Cl}_{2}/\mathrm{Cl}^{-}} = +1.36\mathrm{ V}$
*
E^circ_mathrmCr_2mathrmO_7^2-/mathrmCr^3+ = +1.33mathrm V$E^{\circ}_{\mathrm{Cr}_{2}\mathrm{O}_{7}^{2-}/\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}} = +1.33\mathrm{ V}$
*
E^circ_mathrmCr^3+/mathrmCr = -0.74mathrm V$E^{\circ}_{\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}/\mathrm{Cr}} = -0.74\mathrm{ V}$
Since
mathrmCr^3+/mathrmCr$\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}/\mathrm{Cr}$ has the lowest standard reduction potential (
-0.74mathrm V$-0.74\mathrm{ V}$), elemental metallic
mathrmCr$\mathrm{Cr}$ is the most easily oxidized and is therefore the
strongest reducing agent.
### Pattern Recognition
To find the
strongest reducing agent, simply look for the lowest or most negative reduction potential. Ensure you pick the species on the right side of the reduction half-reaction (the reduced form, which will act as the reducer).
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Redox Reactions
Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry