Question

The more positive the value of $E^{o}$the greater is the tendency of the species to get reduced Using the standard electrode potential of redoxx couples given below find out shich of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.

$E^{o}$ values:, $Fe^{3 +}/Fe^{2 +} = + 0.77;I_{2(s)}/I^{-} = + 0.54;$

$Cu^{2 +}Cu = + 0.34;Ag^{+}/Ag = + 0.80V$

• A. $Fe^{3 +}$
• B. $I_{2(s)}$
• C. $Cu^{2 +}$
• D. $Ag^{+}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$Ag^{+}$

Answer 2

: Strongest oxidizing agent means it has greater tendency to get reduced. Thus, $Ag^{+}$ having more positive $E^{o}$value, is the strongest oxidizing agent.