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

question 97

Multiple Choice

Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI₂(s) + 2e⁻ ⇄ Pb(s) + 2I⁻(aq) E° = −0.365 V
Ca²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ ⇄ Ca(s) E° = −2.868 V
Pt²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ ⇄ Pt(s) E° = 1.18 V
Br₂(l) + 2e⁻ ⇄ 2Br⁻(aq) E° = 1.066 V

• A)Pb( s)
• B)Ca( s)
• C)Pt( s)
• D)Br ⁻( aq)
• E)Pt ²⁺( aq)

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