Strongest Reducing Agent Identification
The standard reduction potential at 298 K for the following half cell reactions are given below :
Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → Zn(s); E° = - 0.762 V
Cr³⁺(aq) + 3e⁻ → Cr(s); E° = -0 .740V
2H⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → H₂(g); E° = 0.0 V
Fe³⁺(aq) + e⁻ → Fe²⁺(aq);E° = 0.77 V
Which is the strongest reducing agent ?