Which is a stronger reducing agent cr2 + or fp 2 + and why?
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Cr2+ is a stronger reducing agent than Fe2+. This can be explained on the basis of the standard electrode potential values E°(Cr3+/Cr2+ = –0.41 V) and E° (Fe3+/Fe2+ = + 0.77 V). Thus Cr2+ is easily oxidised to Cr3+ but Fe2+ cannot be as readily oxidised to Fe3+.
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