Answer to Question #135132 in Organic Chemistry for Michele Valier

Question

Given the following standard reduction potentials in acid solution
E°(V)
Al3+(aq)+3e- ↔ Al(s) -1.66
Sn4+(aq)+2e- ↔ Sn2+(aq) +0.14
I2(s)+2e- ↔ 2I-(aq) +0.53
Which is the weakest oxidizing agent in this list?
Al3+(aq)
Al(s)
I– (aq)
I2(s)


Sn4+(aq)

Answer 1

Answer is " Al³⁺ ".

explanation =

standard reduction potentials is directly proportional to oxidising agent .

So , ^" I₂^" Is Strongest Oxidising Agent . Due to high Reduction potential .

Al³⁺ is  weakest oxidizing agent  Due to Low Reduction Potential .