Review the concept of electronegativity in Section 18.6 and rank the following elements from the weakest to strongest oxidizing agent:
(a) chlorine,
(b) sulfur.
(c) sodium,
Rank the given molecules from weakest to strongest oxidizing agent.
Answer to Problem 3TC
The order of molecules from weakest to strongest oxidizing agent is-
Explanation of Solution
The oxidizing agent is a substance which causes oxidation of other substances while itself getting reduced. The electrons are lost in oxidation and the electrons are gained in reduction.
The atoms with more electronegativity can get reduced easily as they can accept electrons easily. The ability of atoms to pull the electrons towards itself and hold the negative charge is known as electronegativity.
Out of
So, the order will be
Conclusion:
Therefore, the order of molecules from weakest to strongest oxidizing agent is-
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