Q. The strongest reducing agent among the following is
A) $F^{-}$
B) ${CI}^{-}$
C) ${Br}^{-}$
D) $I^{-}$
Explanation
(d)
The reducing power of halide ions decreases in the order
$I^{-} > {Br}^{-} > {CI}^{-} > F^{-}$
Hence, $I^{-}$ is the strongest reducing agent.
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