Chemistry
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Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Kenneth Goldsby Professor
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.17QP
Which species in each pair is a better oxidizing agent under standard-state conditions: (a) Br2 or Au3+? (b) H2 or Ag+? (c) Cd2+ or Cr3+? (d) O2 in acidic media or O2 in basic media?
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