Which of the following is the best oxidizing agent? Cl₂ + 2e2C1- Ered = 1.36 V Ered= -2.37 V Ered = 0.00 V Cl2 H₂ Mg 2e™ Mg₂+ + 2e → Mg 2H+ + 2e → H₂

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Which of the following is the best oxidizing agent?
Cl₂ + 2e → 2Cl-
Ered = 1.36 V
Cl₂
H₂
Mg
2e
Mg2+ + 2e → Mg
2H+ + 2e → H₂
Ered = -2.37 V
O
Ered = 0.00 V
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is the best oxidizing agent? Cl₂ + 2e → 2Cl- Ered = 1.36 V Cl₂ H₂ Mg 2e Mg2+ + 2e → Mg 2H+ + 2e → H₂ Ered = -2.37 V O Ered = 0.00 V
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