Question
$\text{E}^\circ_\frac{\text{Zn}^{2+}}{\text{Zn}}=-0.76\text{V}$
$\text{E}^\circ_\frac{\text{Cr}^{2+}}{\text{Cr}}=-0.74$ 
$\text{E}^\circ_\frac{\text{H}^+}{\text{H}_2}=0$ 
$\text{E}^\circ_\frac{\text{Fe}^{3+}}{\text{Fe}^{3+}}=0.77\text{V}$
Which is the strongest oxidising agent out of them?

Answer

Fe3+ is strongest oxidising agent because it has highest standard reduction potential.

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