Question

The likelihood that a chemical molecule will be reduced is called the

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is standard reduction potential

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom looses its electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets increased during this reaction.

`X\rightarrow X^(n+)+ne^-`

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom gains electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets reduced during this reaction.

`X^(n+)+ne^-\rightarrow X`

Standard reduction potential is defined as the tendency of a chemical substance to get reduced. It is denoted as
`E^o`

The substance having highest positive
`E^o` potential will always get reduced and will undergo reduction reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is standard reduction potential