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Identify the stronger oxidizing agent from the pair listed.
Ag+ or Fe2+
Ag+
Fe2+
Reducing Agent
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Ag+ is the stronger oxidizing agent.
Reason: Ag+ + e- → Ag has E° = +0.80 V, while Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe has E° = −0.44 V. The more positive reduction potential (Ag+) is the better oxidant. In a redox pair, Ag+ will oxidize Fe(s):
Ag+ + Fe → Ag + Fe2+
So Fe (or Fe2+ in context) acts as the reducing agent; Fe2+ is the weaker oxidizing agent.
Reason: Ag+ + e- → Ag has E° = +0.80 V, while Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe has E° = −0.44 V. The more positive reduction potential (Ag+) is the better oxidant. In a redox pair, Ag+ will oxidize Fe(s):
Ag+ + Fe → Ag + Fe2+
So Fe (or Fe2+ in context) acts as the reducing agent; Fe2+ is the weaker oxidizing agent.
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