Chapter 18, Problem 62E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given species are to be considered in answering the questions.

Concept introduction: An oxidizing agent is defined as the agent that gain electrons or get reduced in a chemical reaction. It is also known as oxidant. Reducing agents are those element or compound that loses electrons in a chemical reaction or get oxidized. It is also known as reducing agent. The elements those are above in the electrochemical series get easily reduced and those which are below get easily oxidized.

To determine: The strongest oxidizing agent.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given species are to be considered in answering the questions.

Concept introduction: An oxidizing agent is defined as the agent that gain electrons or get reduced in a chemical reaction. It is also known as oxidant. Reducing agents are those element or compound that loses electrons in a chemical reaction or get oxidized. It is also known as reducing agent. The elements those are above in the electrochemical series get easily reduced and those which are below get easily oxidized.

To determine: The strongest reducing agent.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given species are to be considered in answering the questions.

Concept introduction: An oxidizing agent is defined as the agent that gain electrons or get reduced in a chemical reaction. It is also known as oxidant. Reducing agents are those element or compound that loses electrons in a chemical reaction or get oxidized. It is also known as reducing agent. The elements those are above in the electrochemical series get easily reduced and those which are below get easily oxidized.

To determine: The species that is oxidized by ${\text{MnO}}_4^{-}$ in acid.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given species are to be considered in answering the questions.

Concept introduction: An oxidizing agent is defined as the agent that gain electrons or get reduced in a chemical reaction. It is also known as oxidant. Reducing agents are those element or compound that loses electrons in a chemical reaction or get oxidized. It is also known as reducing agent. The elements those are above in the electrochemical series get easily reduced and those which are below get easily oxidized.

To determine: The species that is reduced by $\text{Zn}\left(s\right)$.