Which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

Question

Which is the strongest oxidizing agent? (A)  Na+  (B)  Li+  (C)  Zn2+  (D)  Cu2+

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The order of these species in electro-chemical series, from top to bottom is Li+,Na+,Zn2+ and Cu2+ . In electrochemical series, as we move from top to bottom, the oxidising power increases, hence, Cu2+ is the strongest oxidising agent among these.

Q. Which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

$N a^{+}$

$L i^{+}$

$Z n^{2 +}$

$C u^{2 +}$

The order of these species in electro-chemical series, from top to bottom is $L i^{+}, N a^{+}, Z n^{2 +}$ and $C u^{2 +}$ . In electrochemical series, as we move from top to bottom, the oxidising power increases, hence, $C u^{2 +}$ is the strongest oxidising agent among these.