BITSAT2023ChemistryElectrochemistryActual
Given that E_ O ₂ / H ₂ O ^ =+1.23 ~V ; aligned & E_ S ₂ O ₈²⁻ / SO ₄²⁻ ^ =2.05 ~V ; E_ Br ₂ / Br ⁻ ^ =+1.09 ~V & E_ Au ³⁺ / Au ^ =+1.4 ~V aligned The strongest oxidising agent is :
Options
- AAu ³⁺
- BO ₂
- CS ₂ O ₈²⁻
- DBr ₂
Correct answer
C. S ₂ O ₈²⁻
Step-by-step solution
Reduction potential is maximum for S ₂ O ₈ ²⁻ therefore, it is the strongest oxidising agent amongst the given species.