Consider the following standard reduction potentials in acid solution: The strongest oxidizing agent listed above is

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Consider the following standard reduction potentials in acid solution:  The strongest oxidizing agent listed above is

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The strongest oxidizing agent in the list is MnO4- (permanganate) with a standard reduction potential of +1.51 V. This is the only species listed that has a positive standard reduction potential, indicating its ability to gain electrons and become reduced. The other options all have negative standard reduction potentials and are therefore reducing agents rather than oxidizing agents.

Consider the Following Standard Reduction Potentials in Acid Solution