Predict the species that will be oxidized first if the following mixture of molten salts undergoes electrolysis. Cu²⁺,Mg²⁺,Cl⁻,Br⁻,F⁻ A) Cl^- B) F^- C) Cu²⁺ D) Mg²⁺ E) Br^-

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In electrolysis, the species with the lowest oxidation potential will be oxidized first. Among the given anions, Br⁻ has the lowest oxidation potential compared to Cl⁻ and F⁻, making it the species that will be oxidized first.

Predict the Species That Will Be Oxidized First If the Following