Based on the Following Standard Reduction Potentials, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

Based on the following standard reduction potentials, which of the following species acts as the strongest oxidizing agent?
Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e^- ⇌ Zn(s) _; E° = -0.34v
Cl2(g) + 2e^- ⇌ 2Cl-(aq) ; E° = 1.36v
Ca²⁺(aq) + 2e^- ⇌ Ca(s) ; E° = -2.87v
2H⁺(aq) + 2e^- ⇌ H2(g) ; E° = 0.00v

• A) Zn²⁺(aq)
• B) Cl₂(g)
• C) Ca²⁺(aq)
• D) 2H⁺(aq)

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