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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

Question 12 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Identify the stronger oxidizing agent from the pair listed.Cu2+ or Cr3+

Answer
A
Cu2+
B
Cr3+

Explanation

An oxidizing agent gains electrons, so the stronger oxidizing agent is the species more readily reduced. Cu²⁺ has a more positive standard reduction potential than Cr³⁺, so Cu²⁺ is more likely to gain electrons. Therefore, Cu²⁺ is the stronger oxidizing agent.

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