Electrochemistry - Result Question 57
####59. The standard reduction potentials at $25^{\circ} C$ of $Li^{+} / Li, Ba^{2+} / Ba, Na^{+} / Na$ and $Mg^{2+} / Mg$ are $-3.03,-2.73,-2.71$ and -2.37 respectively. Which one of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?
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(a) $Na^{+}$
(b) $Li^{+}$
(c) $Ba^{2+}$
(d) $Mg^{2+}$
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Solution:
- (d) Higher the reduction potential, stronger is the oxidising agent.
