Question: The standard electrode potential (E) values of Al3+/Al,Ag+/Ag,K+/K and Cr3+/Cr are 1.66 V, 0.80 V,2.93 V and 0.74 V, respectively. The correct decreasing order of reducing power of the metal is

A) Ag>Cr>Al>K

B) K>Al>Cr>Ag

C) K>Al>Ag>Cr

D) Al>K>Ag>Cr

Answer: K>Al>Cr>Ag

Sol:

Higher the value of Ered,  stronger is the oxidising power. Thus, the decreasing order of reducing power of the metal is K>Al>Cr>Ag.