Question

Which of the following statements are correct concerning redox properties?
(i) A metal M for which $E^{\circ }$ for the half reaction $M^{n+}+ne\rightleftharpoons M$ is very negative will be a good reducing agent.
(ii) The oxidising power of halogens decreases from chlorine to iodine.
(iii) The reducing power of hydrogen halides increases from hydrogen chloride to hydrogen iodide.

• A. (i), (ii) ,(iii)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (i) only
• D. (ii) and (iii) only
• E. (iii) only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

All statements are correct