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Consider the following half reactions and choose the correct alternative
(i) `Cl_(2(g))+2e^(-) rarr 2Cl_((aq))^(-)E^(@)=1.36V`
(ii) `Br_(2(l))+2e^(-)rarr 2Br_((aq))^(-)E^(@)=1.07V`
(iii) `I_(2(s))+2e^(-)rarr 2I_((aq))^(-)E^(@)=0.53V`

A

`Br_(2)` cannot oxidize `I^(-)`

B

`Cl_(2)` can oxidize `Br^(-)` but not `I^(-)`

C

`I_(2)` can oxidize `Cl^(-)`

D

`Br_(2)` can oxidize `I^(-)` but not `Cl^(-)`

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A, B, C, D
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