Electrochemistry

Question

Given

… = -0.74 V; … = 1.51 V

… = 1.33 V; … = 1.36 V

Based on the data given above, strongest oxidising agent will be :

Accepted Answer

Option C. In electrochemistry, the strongest oxidizing agent will be the one with the highest standard electrode potential (E°), because a higher E° value means a greater tendency to gain electrons, i.e., get reduced. An oxidizing agent gains electrons and in doing so, oxidizes another species.

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