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Chapter 4, Problem 58P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Of the following, which is most likely to be the strongest oxidizing agent? \(O_{2}\), \(O_{2}^{+}\), \(O_{2}^{-}\), \(O_{2}^{2-}\).
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QUESTION:
Of the following, which is most likely to be the strongest oxidizing agent? \(O_{2}\), \(O_{2}^{+}\), \(O_{2}^{-}\), \(O_{2}^{2-}\).
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
The oxidation number of O:
\(\begin{array}{l}\mathrm{O}_2\rightarrow0,\mathrm{\ O}_2^+\rightarrow+\frac{1}{2}\\ \mathrm{O}_2^-\rightarrow-\frac{1}{2},\mathrm{\ O}_2^{2-}\rightarrow-1\end{array}\)