Use the Following Standard Reduction Potentials to Determine Which Species

question 71

Multiple Choice

Use the following standard reduction potentials to determine which species is the best oxidizing agent. O₂(g) + 4 H⁺(aq) + 4 e^- → 2 H₂O( )
E° = +1.229 V
Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → 2 Hg( )
E° = +0.789 V
I₂(s) + 2 e^- → 2 I^-(aq)
E° = +0.535 V

• A) I₂(s)
• B) O₂(g)
• C) I^-(aq)
• D) Hg₂²⁺(aq)
• E) H₂O( )

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