Given that, E O 2 / H 2 O o = + 1 .23   V ; E S 2 O 8 2 - / SO 4 2 - o = 2 .05   V E Br 2 / Br - o…

Given that,

EO2/H2Oo=+1.23 V;
ES2O82-/SO42-o=2.05 V
EBr2/Br-o=+1.09 V;
EAu3+/Auo=1.4 V


The strongest oxidizing agent is

  1.  O2
  2.  S2O82-
  3. Br2
  4. Au3+

Solution

For strongest oxidizing agent, the standard reduction potential should be highest.

An oxidizing agent, or oxidising agent is a substance that has the ability to oxidize other substances — in other words to accept their electrons. Common oxidizing agents are oxygen, hydrogen peroxide and the halogens.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)

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