Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing agent under standard state conditions. Explain your choice.  Br2(l) or Cl2(g) Fe3+(aq) or Ni2+(aq) Half Reaction E(V) Cl2(g) + 2e- → 2Cl-(aq) +1.36 Br2(l) + 2e- → 2Br-(aq) +1.07 Fe3+(aq) + e- → Fe2+(aq) +0.77 Ni2+(aq) + 2e- → Ni(s) -0.25

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Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing agent under standard state conditions. Explain your choice. 

  1. Br2(l) or Cl2(g)

  2. Fe3+(aq) or Ni2+(aq)

Half Reaction

E(V)

Cl2(g) + 2e- → 2Cl-(aq)

+1.36

Br2(l) + 2e- → 2Br-(aq)

+1.07

Fe3+(aq) + e- → Fe2+(aq)

+0.77

Ni2+(aq) + 2e- → Ni(s)

-0.25

 

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