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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main

Which of the following statements are correct concerning redox properties?

I. A metal for which for the half reaction is very negative will be a good reducing agent.

II. The oxidising power of the halogens decreases from chlorine to iodine.

III. The reducing power of hydrogen halides increases from hydrogen chloride to hydrogen iodide.

Answer: (A)

Solution

I is true: a very negative means is easily oxidised, i.e. a good reducing agent. II is true: oxidising power falls down the halogen group

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