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Which of the following is the best reducing agent? Cl2 + 2e + 2Cr E° = 1.36 V Mg2+ + 2e + Mg E° = -2.37 V 2H* + 2e + H2 E° = 0.00 V Cl2 O Mg2+ O Mg O H2

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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Which of the following is the best reducing agent?
Cl2 + 2e + 2Cr
E° = 1.36 V
Mg2+ + 2e + Mg E° = -2.37 V
2H* + 2e + H2
E° = 0.00 V
Cl2
O Mg2+
O Mg
O H2

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