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Solution: Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing
Chapter 18, Problem 18.17(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing agent under standard-state conditions? (a) Br2 or Au31, (b) H2 or Ag1, (c) Cd21 or Cr31, (d) O2 in acidic media or O2 in basic media
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QUESTION:
Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing agent under standard-state conditions? (a) Br2 or Au31, (b) H2 or Ag1, (c) Cd21 or Cr31, (d) O2 in acidic media or O2 in basic media
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
As the better the oxidizing agent gets, the higher the reduction potential it has. Also, it clearly states that the ability to accept electrons increases. The better oxidizing agent can be identified on the basis of reduction potential.