Based on the variation in Z_eff,which oxoanion should be the weakest oxidizing agent? A)VO₄^3- B)CrO₄^2- C)MnO₄^2- D)FeO₄^2-

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A weaker oxidizing agent will have a higher reduction potential. In the given formula, Z indicates the number of protons in the oxoanion, B indicates the number of oxygen atoms, and S indicates the net charge on the oxoanion. The smaller the value of ZS, the higher the reduction potential. Among the options, VOSO4^- has the smallest value of ZS (13 x (-2) = -26), making it the strongest reducing agent and therefore the weakest oxidizing agent.

Based on the Variation in Zeff,which Oxoanion Should Be the Weakest

Based on the Variation in Z_eff,which Oxoanion Should Be the Weakest