The Half-Cell Reaction for the Oxidation of H₂O(l)to O₂(g)is Given $\rarr$

question 83

Multiple Choice

The half-cell reaction for the oxidation of H₂O(l) to O₂(g) is given below. 2H₂O(l) $\rarr$ O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e^-
Which choice lists all of the following species that can oxidize H₂O to O₂(g) under standard-state conditions?
MnO₄^-(aq) , Cl₂(g) , Pb²⁺(aq) , Cl^- (aq) , Ag⁺(aq)

• A)Cl^-(aq)only
• B)Cl₂(g)only
• C)Pb²⁺(aq)and Ag⁺(aq)
• D)Cl^-(aq)and MnO₄^-(aq)
• E)MnO₄^-(aq)and Cl₂(g)

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