The element which has greatest value of standard reduction potential (E°red) in the redox reaction acts as:
Correct answer: B. Strongest oxidizing agent
- A. Strongest reducing agent
- B. Strongest oxidizing agent
- C. Weakest oxidizing agent
- D. Weakest reducing agent
Explanation
Lithium having the largest negative value of electrode potential, is the strongest reducing agent. By convention, the standard electrode potentials are reduction potentials, or the tendency to be reduced. By that convention, the strongest reducing agents will have large negative potentials.Lithium, having the largest negative value of electrode potential, is the strongest reducing agent. By convention, the standard electrode potentials are reduction potentials, or the tendency to be reduced. By that convention, the strongest reducing agents will have large negative potentials.
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