Question

Given:
Hg2+(aq) + 2e- Hg(s); = 0.85 V
Li+(aq) + e- Li(s); = -3.04 V
Br2(l) + 2e- 2Br-(aq); = 1.07 V
Au+(aq) + e- Au(s); = 1.69 V
Cl2(g) + 2e- 2Cl-(aq); = 1.36 V
Which of the following species is the best reducing agent?
A) Hg
B) Li+
C) Au
D) Cl-
E) Br-

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