MCQ
Which is the best reducing agent
  • A
    ${F^ - }$
  • B
    $C{l^ - }$
  • C
    $B{r^ - }$
  • ${I^ - }$

Answer

Correct option: D.
${I^ - }$
d
Strongest reducing agent among the halide ions is $I ^{\ominus}$. Tendency to lose electrons and reducing power are directly related to each other. Large sized iodide ion has maximum tendency to lose electrons and has maximum reducing power.

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