Given
$E^o_{Cl_2/Cl^-} = 1.36 \ V,$
$E^o_{Cr^{3+}/Cr} = -0.74 \ V,$
$E^o_{Cr_2O_7^{2-}/Cr^{3+}} = 1.33 \ V,$
$E^o_{MnO_4^-/Mn^{2+}} = 1.51 \ V$
Among the following,the strongest reducing agent is:

  • A
    $Cr$
  • B
    $Mn^{2+}$
  • C
    $Cr^{3+}$
  • D
    $Cl^-$

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