Cell Potential and Free Energy

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

Which species is the STRONGEST oxidizing agent (most positive reduction potential)? E°: F2_2/F^- = +2.87, Cl2_2/Cl^- = +1.36, Br2_2/Br^- = +1.07, I2_2/I^- = +0.54 V.

  • A

    Cl2_2

  • B

    I2_2

  • C

    Br2_2

  • D

    F2_2 (largest E°)

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Explanation

F2_2 has the largest (most positive) reduction potential, so it most readily takes electrons — strongest oxidizer.

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