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Based on the following information, which metal is the stronger reducing agent?
Zn2+ + Fe ---> no rxn
Fe2+ + Zn ---> Zn2+ + Fe
Mg2+ + Zn ---> no rxn
Zn2+ + Mg ---> Mg2+ + Zn
Cu2+ + Zn ---> Cu + Zn2+
A. Cu
B. Fe
C. Mg
D. Zn
E. all metals are oxidizing agent
The correct answer is C. But how can you arrive to this answer ?? I am kinda clueless, I know reducing agent perfer to become Cations. thanks
Zn2+ + Fe ---> no rxn
Fe2+ + Zn ---> Zn2+ + Fe
Mg2+ + Zn ---> no rxn
Zn2+ + Mg ---> Mg2+ + Zn
Cu2+ + Zn ---> Cu + Zn2+
A. Cu
B. Fe
C. Mg
D. Zn
E. all metals are oxidizing agent
The correct answer is C. But how can you arrive to this answer ?? I am kinda clueless, I know reducing agent perfer to become Cations. thanks