Chapter 14, Problem 14.99P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The increasing order of oxidizing strength of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, Br}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, and I}}_{\text{2}}$ in halogens has to be given based on their products with the metal rhenium $\left(\text{Re}\right){\text{: ReCl}}_{\text{6}}{\text{, ReBr}}_{\text{5}}{\text{, ReI}}_{\text{4}}$.

Concept Introduction:

Reducing agents:

The agent, which get itself oxidized and reduce the other substance in a reaction is known as reducing agent.