NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Given the standard reduction potentials (E°) for the following ionic species: Cl₂/2Cl⁻: +1.36 V I₂/2I⁻: +0.53 V Ag⁺/Ag: +0.79 V Na⁺/Na: -2.71 V Li⁺/Li: -3.04 V Arrange the species in decreasing order of reducing strength.
Options
- ACl⁻ > Ag > I⁻ > Na > Li
- BLi > Na > I⁻ > Ag > Cl⁻
- CLi > Na > Cl⁻ > Ag > I⁻
- DNa > Li > I⁻ > Ag > Cl⁻
Correct answer
B. Li > Na > I⁻ > Ag > Cl⁻
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Li > Na > I⁻ > Ag > Cl⁻