Question

Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below :
$F_2(g) + 2e^- \rightarrow 2F^- (aq)$; E° = + 2.85 V
$Cl_2(g) + 2e^- \rightarrow 2Cl^-(aq)$; E° = + 1.36 V
$Br_2(l) + 2e^- \rightarrow 2Br^-(aq)$; E° = + 1.06 V
$I_2(s) + 2e^- \rightarrow 2I^-(aq)$; E° = + 0.53 V
The strongest oxidising and reducing agents respectively are :
(a) F₂ and I⁻
(b) Br₂ and Cl⁻
(c) Cl₂ and Br⁻
(d) Cl₂ and I₂

Answer 1

option a is the answer for the question