Chapter 11, Problem 26E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The increasing order of the strength of following oxidizing agents needs to be determined.

  ${\text{Cd}}^{2+},{\text{IO}}_3{}^{-},{\text{K}}^{\text{+}},{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O,}{\text{AuCl}}_{\text{4}}{}^{-},{\text{I}}_{\text{2}}$

Concept introduction: Increase value of standard reduction potential means increase in acidic strength. So, to make increasing order of strength the given oxidizing agent, first observe the value of standard reduction potential.