Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 328
Question: Strongest reducing agent is [RPMT 1997]
Options:
A) $ Cl_2 $
B) $ C{{l}^{-}} $
C) $ B{{r}^{-}} $
D) $ {{I}^{-}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
As it can donate $ {{e}^{-}} $ easily due to low comparative attraction by the nucleus to the valence $ {{e}^{-}} $ .