Which of the following is the best reducing agent? Cl₂ + 2e^- $\to$ 2Cl^-
$\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = 1.36 V
Mg²⁺ + 2e^- $\to$ Mg
$\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = -2.37 V
2H⁺ + 2e^- $\to$ H₂
$\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = 0.00 V

Question

Which of the following is the best reducing agent? Cl₂ + 2e^-

\to

2Cl^-

\varepsilon

^$\circ$ = 1.36 V
Mg²⁺ + 2e^-

\to

Mg

\varepsilon

^$\circ$ = -2.37 V
2H⁺ + 2e^-

\to

H₂

\varepsilon

^$\circ$ = 0.00 V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mg has the most negative standard reduction potential (-2.37 V), indicating it is the strongest reducing agent among the options.

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