Consider the oxidizing agents Ag+(aq), I2(aq), and MnO4-(aq). Based on the information given below, which is the strongest oxidizing agent? I2(s) + 2e- ----> I-(aq)                                                   0.54 V Ag+(aq) + e- ----> Ag(s)                                                0.80 V MnO4-(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e- ----> Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)       1.49 V     Question 5 options:   I2(aq)   Ag+(aq)   MnO4-(aq)

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Consider the oxidizing agents Ag+(aq), I2(aq), and MnO4-(aq). Based on the information given below, which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

I2(s) + 2e- ----> I-(aq)                                                   0.54 V

Ag+(aq) + e- ----> Ag(s)                                                0.80 V

MnO4-(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e- ----> Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)       1.49 V

 

 

Question 5 options:

 

I2(aq)

 

Ag+(aq)

 

MnO4-(aq)

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