Chapter 21, Problem 84SAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the following oxides, the best oxidizing agent should be determined.

${\text{Li}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

$\text{MgO}$

${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$

${\text{CO}}_2$

${\text{SnO}}_{\text{2}}$

${\text{PbO}}_2$

Concept introduction:

Oxidizing agent are those which are reduced in a chemical reaction or gain electrons whereas reducing agents are those which are oxidized in a chemical reaction or lose electrons.