The half-cell reaction for the oxidation of H₂O(l) to O₂(g) is given below.2H₂O(l) $\rarr$ O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e^- Which choice lists all of the following species that can oxidize H₂O to O₂(g) under standard-state conditions
MnO₄^-(aq) , Cl₂(g) , Pb²⁺(aq) , Cl^- (aq) , Ag⁺(aq)

Question

The half-cell reaction for the oxidation of H₂O(l) to O₂(g) is given below.2H₂O(l)

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O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e^- Which choice lists all of the following species that can oxidize H₂O to O₂(g) under standard-state conditions
MnO₄^-(aq) , Cl₂(g) , Pb²⁺(aq) , Cl^- (aq) , Ag⁺(aq)

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Species that can oxidize another are those with a higher reduction potential. Without specific values, we generally know that MnO4- and Cl2 have strong oxidizing abilities, indicating they can oxidize H2SO3 to SO2 under standard conditions.

The Half-Cell Reaction for the Oxidation of H2O(l) to O2(g) →\rarr→

The Half-Cell Reaction for the Oxidation of H₂O(l) to O₂(g) $\rarr$