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Given Fe ³⁺( aq )+ e ⁻ Fe ²⁺( aq ) ; E ^0=+0.77 ~V aligned & Al ³⁺( aq )+3 e ⁻ Al ( s ) ; E ^0=-1.66 ~V & Br ₂( aq )+2 e ⁻ 2 Br ⁻ ; E ^0=+1.09 ~V aligned Considering the electrode potentials, which of the following represents the correct order of reducing power?
Options
- AFe ²⁺ < A l < Br ⁻
- BBr ⁻ < Fe ²⁺ < Al
- CAl < Br ⁻ < Fe ²⁺
- DAl < Fe ²⁺ < Br ⁻
Correct answer
D. Al < Fe ²⁺ < Br ⁻
Step-by-step solution
Reducing character decreases down the series. Hence the correct order is Al < Fe ²⁺ < Br ⁻