Question

Consider the cell potentials $E^{o}_{Mg^{2+}|Mg}=-2.37 V$ and
$E^{o} _{Fe^{3+}|Fe}=-0.04 V.$best reducing agent would be

• A. $Mg^{2+}$
• B. $Fe^{3+}$
• C. $Mg$
• D. $Fe$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Lowest SRP, highest reducing power.