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Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following half-reactions:
Half-reaction
E° (V)
2+,
Hg"(aq) + 2e¨
→ Hg(1) |0.855V
"(аq) + 2e' — H-(g) |0.000V
Zn*(aq) + 2e¯ → Zn(s)-0.763V|
2+
(1) The weakest oxidizing agent is:
enter formula
(2) The strongest reducing agent is:
(3) The strongest oxidizing agent is:
(4) The weakest reducing agent is:
(5) Will Zn(s) reduce Hgʻ"(aq) to Hg(1)?
(6) Which species can be oxidized by H*(aq)?
If none, leave box blank.
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