Use the Table of Standard Reduction Potentials Below to Identify

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the table of standard reduction potentials below to identify the metal or metal ion that is the strongest oxidizing agent. Standard Reduction Potentials (volts) in Aqueous
Solution
$$\begin{array} { l l } \mathrm { Pb } ^ { 4 + } + 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Pb } ^ { 2 + } & + 1.80 \\\mathrm { Au } ^ { 3 + } + 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Au } & + 1.50 \\\mathrm { Fe } ^ { 3 + } + 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Fe } & + 0.771 \\\mathrm { I } _ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow 2 \mathrm { I } ^ { - } & + 0.535 \\\mathrm {~Pb} ^ { 2 + } + 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Pb } & - 0.124 \\\mathrm { Al } ^ { 3 + } + 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Al } & - 1.66 \\\mathrm { Mg } ^ { 2 + } + 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { Mg } & - 2.37 \\\mathrm {~K} ^ { + } + \mathrm { e } ^ { - } \rightarrow \mathrm { K } & - 2.93\end{array}$$

• A) Pb⁴⁺
• B) Pb²⁺
• C) K⁺
• D) K
• E) Al

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