-Consider the following table of standard half-cell potentials: A₂ + 2 e^- → 2 A^- E° = + 1.12 V
B⁴⁺ + 2 e^- → B²⁺ E° = +0.30 V
C³⁺ + 3 e^- → C E° = -1.66 V
D²⁺ + 2 e^- → D E° = -2.77 V
Which substance is the strongest oxidizing agent?

Question

-Consider the following table of standard half-cell potentials: A<sub>2</sub> + 2 e<sup>-</sup> → 2 A<sup>-</sup> E° = + 1.12 V B<sup>4+</sup> + 2 e<sup>-</sup> → B<sup>2+</sup> E° = +0.30 V C<sup>3+</sup> + 3 e<sup>-</sup> → C E° = -1.66 V D<sup>2+</sup> + 2 e<sup>-</sup> → D E° = -2.77 V Which substance is the strongest oxidizing agent? A) A<sub>2</sub> B) B<sup>4+</sup> C) C<sup>3+</sup> D) D<sup>2+</sup>

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The strongest oxidizing agent is the one with the highest standard reduction potential, which is A₂ with E° = +1.12 V.

-Consider the Following Table of Standard Half-Cell Potentials: A2

-Consider the Following Table of Standard Half-Cell Potentials: A₂