10
QuizMultiple Choice

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents — Quiz

Question 10 • Chemistry

Consider this equilibrium reaction. Ni raised to the 2 plus power times A q plus Sn times s long left right arrow Ni times s plus Sn raised to the 2 plus power times A q The forward reaction is non-spontaneous. What does this indicate about the relative strengths of the reducing and oxidizing agents on each side of the equation?

Answer
A
The stronger agents are on the left side of the equation.
B
The stronger agents are on the right side of the equation.
C
The agents are of equal strength on both sides of the equation.
D
The relative strengths of the agents cannot be inferred.