Multiple Choice
Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. HgO(s) + H2O(l) + 2e− ⇄ Hg(l) + 2OH−(aq) E° = 0.0977 V
Zn(OH) 2(s) + 2e− ⇄ Zn(s) + 2OH−(aq) E° = −1.25 V
Ag2O(s) + H2O(l) + 2e− ⇄ Ag(s) + 2OH−(aq) E° = 0.342 V
B(OH) 3(aq) + 7H+(aq) + 8e