Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Electrochemistry and Its Applications - Conceptual Exercise 17.9 - Predicting Redox Reactions Using E(o) Values - Page 759: b

Answer

$Cl_{2}$

Work Step by Step

The strongest oxidizing agent is the substance that can be reduced most easily. The more positive the value of E°, more easily the substance on the left-hand side of the half-reaction can be reduced. In this case, it is $Cl_{2}$ with $E^{\circ}$ value equal to +1.36
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