Which Substance Listed Below Is the Weakest Reducing Agent Given

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which substance listed below is the weakest reducing agent given the following spontaneous redox reaction? Fe₃+(aq) + I-(aq) → Fe₂+(aq) + I₂(s)

• A)Fe₃+
• B)I-
• C)Fe₂+
• D)I₂
• E)none of the above

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