Examine the Following Half-Reactions and Select the Strongest Oxidizing Agent

question 59

Multiple Choice

Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest oxidizing agent among the substances. [PtCl₄]^2-(aq) + 2e^-
Pt(s) + 4Cl^-(aq) E° = 0.755 V
RuO₄(s) + 8H⁺(aq) + 8e^-
Ru(s) + 4H₂O(l) E° = 1.038 V
FeO₄^2-(aq) + 8H⁺(aq) + 3e^-
Fe³⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l) E° = 2.07 V
H₄XeO₆(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2e^-
XeO₃(aq) + 3H₂O(l) E° = 2.42 V

• A) [PtCl₄]^2-(aq)
• B) RuO₄(s)
• C) HFeO₄^- (aq)
• D) H₄XeO₆(aq)
• E) Cl^-(aq)

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