MCQ
The strongest reducing agent is
  • A
    $HN{O_2}$
  • ${H_2}S$
  • C
    ${H_2}S{O_3}$
  • D
    $SnC{l_2}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${H_2}S$
(b) Hydrogen sulphide $({H_2}S)$ acts as strong reducing agent as it decomposes by evolving hydrogen.

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