Consider the following standard reduction potentials, Al³⁺(aq)+ 3 e^- → Al(s)E° = -1.66 V I₂(s)+ 2 e^- → 2 I^-(aq)E° = +0.54 V Under standard conditions, A)Al³⁺(aq)is a stronger oxidizing agent than I₂(s),and I^-(aq)is a stronger reducing agent than Al(s). B)I₂(s)is a stronger oxidizing agent than Al³⁺(aq),and Al(s)is a stronger reducing agent than I^-(aq). C)Al(s)is a stronger oxidizing agent than I^-(aq),and Al³⁺(aq)is a stronger reducing agent than I₂(s). D)I^-(aq)is a stronger oxidizing agent than Al(s),and I₂(s)is a stronger reducing agent than Al³⁺(aq).

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The standard reduction potential for Al³⁺(aq)+ 3 e^- → Al(s) is negative (-1.66 V), which means that Al(s) is a stronger reducing agent than Al³⁺(aq). Similarly, the standard reduction potential for I₂(s)+ 2 e^- → 2 I^-(aq) is positive (+0.54 V), which means that I₂(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I^-(aq). Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Consider the Following Standard Reduction Potentials, Al3+(aq)+ 3 E- →

Consider the Following Standard Reduction Potentials, Al³⁺(aq)+ 3 E^- →