According to the electrochemical series, which of the following statements is incorrect? |
Fluorine has the highest standard electrode potential. Fluorine gas has a strong tendency to get reduced. Fluorine gas is a strong oxidizing agent. Fluorine ion is a strong oxidizing agent. |
Fluorine ion is a strong oxidizing agent. |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Fluorine ion is a strong oxidizing agent. OPTION 1 -Fluorine has the highest standard electrode potential. This statement is correct. F₂ + 2e⁻ → 2F⁻ is +2.87 V, which is the highest standard electrode potential. This shows fluorine has the strongest tendency to gain electrons. OPTION 2 - Fluorine gas has a strong tendency to get reduced. This statement is correct. Option 3 - Fluorine gas is a strong oxidizing agent. This statement is correct. Option 4 - Fluorine ion is a strong oxidizing agent. This statement is incorrect.
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