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Question

The following half-reactions are arranged from most reactive to least reactive.

Br₂ (l) + e^–→ 2 Br^– (aq)

Cu⁺ (aq) + e^– → Cu (s)

Mo³⁺ (aq) + 3 e^– → Mo(s)

Li⁺ (aq) + e^– → Li (s)

i) Identify the strongest oxidizing agent

ii) Identify the strongest reducing agent?

iii) Will the following reaction proceed? Mo³⁺ (aq) + Cu (s) → Mo(s) + Cu⁺ (aq)

Accepted Answer

i) Br₂, ii) Li, iii) No

Answer

i) Cu, ii) Li, iii) Yes

Answer

i) Li, ii) Br₂, iii) No

Answer

i) Br₂, ii) Cu, iii) Yes