Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below: F2(g) + 2e− → 2F− (aq); E° = +2.85V Cl2(g) + 2e− → 2Cl− (aq); E° = +1.36V Br2(l) + 2e− → 2Br− (aq); E° = +1.06V I2(s) + 2e− → 2I− (

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Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below: F2(g) + 2e− → 2F− (aq); E° = +2.85V Cl2(g) + 2e− → 2Cl− (aq); E° = +1.36V Br2(l) + 2e− → 2Br− (aq); E° = +1.06V I2(s) + 2e− → 2I− (aq); E° = +0.53V The strongest oxidizing agent is;

Accepted Answer

Answer: F2 — F2 has highest reduction potential so it is the strongest oxidizing agent.

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