redox reactions doubt

How do we find out whether a particular compound is better oxidising/reducing agent in alkaline or acidic medium?
for eg ,
SO2 is more powerful reducing agent in an alkaline medium than in acidic medium.
how do we know this ?
is it something related to E° value of this reactions?
plz explain

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Asish Mahapatra ·

yes. .. no other method of knowing other than Eo values. .but u might wanna remember general order of oxidising / reducing power

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