Which Statement Below Regarding Reduction Potentials Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding reduction potentials is FALSE?

• A)Higher reduction potentials are associated with stronger reducing agents.
• B)As reduction potential increases, the ease of reduction increases.
• C)A substance with a higher reduction potential will oxidize a substance with a lower reduction potential.
• D)Metals such as sodium and potassium are strong reducing agents.
• E)Standard reduction potentials are measured relative to the reduction of H ⁺ aq) to H₂g).

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