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Stronger the oxidizing agent, greater is the________.


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Oxidizing Agent:

  • An oxidizing agent is a chemical species that tend to oxidize other substances by reducing itself.
  • Cause an increase in the oxidation state of the substance by making it lose electrons.
  • Common examples of oxidizing agents include halogens, oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide.
  • The stronger the oxidizing agent, the greater the pull of electrons. As a result, the element with the highest electronegativity will be the most powerful oxidizing agent.
  • Reduction Potential: Greater reduction potential means a greater tendency to reduce itself and oxidize others.
  • Hence a stronger oxidizing agent will tend to abstract electrons easily since electronegative elements tend to pull electron pairs towards themselves, thus having greater reduction potential.

Therefore, the Stronger the oxidizing agent, greater is the greater the reduction potential.


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