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)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

MnO4- and Cl2 are strong oxidizing agents that can oxidize water to oxygen under standard-state conditions.

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

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