Platinum metal is quite resistant to oxidation as may be deduced by its reduction potential:Pt²⁺ + 2e $\rarr$ $\quad $ Pt E° $\thickapprox$ 1.2 VExamine a table of reduction potentials (Table 17-1 in the text) and determine two elements capable of oxidizing platinum under standard conditions.

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Elements with a higher reduction potential than platinum can oxidize it. F2 and Cl2 have higher reduction potentials than Pt, making them capable of oxidizing platinum under standard conditions.

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