On the basis of the following Eo values; the strongest oxidising agent is
[Fe(CN)6]4- → [Fe(CN)6]3-] +e- ;
Eo = -0.35 V
Fe2+ → Fe3+ +e-; E = -0.77 V
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[Fe(CN)6]4-
-
Fe2+
-
Fe3+
-
[Fe(CN)6]3-
C.
Fe3+
Oxidised form + ne- → Reduced Form
The substance which has lower reduction potential are stronger reducing agent while the substances which have higher reduction potential are a stronger oxidising agent.
[Fe(CN)6]3- + e- →[Fe(CN)6]4- ; Eo = 0.35 V
Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+ ; Eo = 0.77 V
The reduction potential of Fe3+/ Fe2+ is higher, hence, Fe3+ is a strongest oxidising agent.