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Published on: August 13, 2026
Bond dissociation enthalpy of 
element 
bonds are given below. Which of the
compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?
Compound | ||||
389 | 322 | 297 | 255 |
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
On moving top to bottom, size of central atom increases. Bond length of 
bond increases and bond dissociation energy decreases. Hence, reducing nature increases.
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