Chapter 19, Problem 32E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the reactions, ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}\text{(g)}+2{\text{e}}^{-}\rightleftharpoons 2{\text{F}}^{-}\text{(aq)}$, ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}\text{(aq)}+{\text{e}}^{-}\rightleftharpoons {\text{Cu}}^{+}\text{(aq)}$, and ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{2+}}\text{(aq)}+{\text{e}}^{-}\rightleftharpoons \text{Fe(s)}$, strongest and weakest oxidizing agents and reducing agent are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Oxidizing agent are those species which loses its electrons. Increase in oxidation state is known as oxidation process. Reducing agents are those species which can take the released electrons in a reaction. Reduction is the decrease in oxidation state.