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Standard reduction potential ranking. Which is the strongest oxidizing agent?
ALi⁺ (E° = -3.05 V)
BF₂ (E° = +2.87 V, highest)
CH⁺
DNa⁺
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. F₂ (E° = +2.87 V, highest)
Highest reduction potential = strongest oxidizing agent (most willing to accept electrons). F₂ + 2e⁻ → 2F⁻ has E° = +2.87 V, the highest standard reduction potential of any common substance. Hence F₂ is the strongest oxidizer.
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