Which One of the Following Reagents Is Capable of Oxidizing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following reagents is capable of oxidizing Br^- (aq) to Br₂(l) under standard-state conditions

• A) I^- (aq)
• B) NO₃^- (aq)
• C) Ag⁺ (aq)
• D) Al³⁺ (aq)
• E) Au³⁺ (aq)

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Definitions:

Fischer Projection

A method of representing the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules, particularly in carbohydrates, showing a molecule in two dimensions for ease of understanding.

(R)-2-Bromobutane

An enantiomer of 2-bromobutane where the bromine atom is attached to the second carbon in a butane chain, with a specific three-dimensional arrangement denoted by (R).

Reagents

Substances or compounds added to a system to bring about a chemical reaction or are involved in chemical reactions.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by having a carboxyl group (-COOH), involved in a wide range of reactions and found in many biological molecules.