Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10

question 1

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 act as a better oxidizing agent than fluorine.
• B) Bromine will act as a poorer oxidizing agent than fluorine.
• C) Bromide ions will be formed by reaction of fluorine with bromine.
• D) Fluoride ions will be formed by reaction of fluorine with bromine.
• E) None of the above.

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