Of the Following Five Ions or Molecules, Which Is the Strongest

question 231

Multiple Choice

Of the following five ions or molecules, which is the strongest reducing agent?

• A) Fe²⁺
• B) Cr²⁺
• C) F^-
• D) H₂
• E) Co²⁺

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