Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10

question 31

Multiple Choice

Utilizing the half-cell potential information provided in Table 10.1, what can you say about the following two half reactions?
Br_2(l) + 2e^-  2 Br ^-_(aq) Potential = 1.09 V
F_2(g) + 2e^-  2 F ^-_(aq) Potential = 2.87 V

• A) Bromine will react faster than fluorine.
• B) Bromine will react slower than fluorine.
• C) Bromine is less likely to be reduced than fluorine.
• D) Bromine is more likely to be reduced than fluorine.
• E) None of the above.

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