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Which element has the highest oxidizing potential?

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The more negative the reduction potential, the stronger the oxidizing ability of the element.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2025
  • Li
  • Cu
  • Al
  • Mg
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Lithium (\( Li \)) has the highest standard reduction potential, making it the strongest oxidizing agent: \[ E^\circ_{\text{Li}} = -3.04 \, \text{V}. \] 

Explanation: \( Li \) easily loses its single valence electron, making it highly reactive. 

Other elements like \( Cu \), \( Al \), and \( Mg \) have lower oxidizing potentials.

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