Given: Mn²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- Mn(s); E° = -1.18 V Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- Cu(s); E° = 0.34 V Cr₂O₇^2-(aq)+ 14H⁺(aq)+ 6e^- 2Cr³⁺(aq)+ 7H₂O(l); E° = 1.33 V Which of the following species is the strongest reducing agent?

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The species with the most negative E° value is the strongest reducing agent, as it will have the greatest tendency to lose electrons and undergo oxidation. In this case, Mn has the most negative E° value (-1.18 V), making it the strongest reducing agent among the given choices.

Given: Mn2+(aq)+ 2e-

Given: Mn²⁺(aq)+ 2e^-