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Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.

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Cr2+ has d4 configuration while Cr3+ has more stable d5 configuration. Thus, Cr has a tendency to acquire Cr3+ due to greater stability of +3 oxidation state. Cr2+ acts as a reducing agent.

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