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Which oxidizing agent will oxidize br− but not cl− ?

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The oxidation potential of Br is 1.065 V, and Cl is 1.359 V. Thus, the compound with oxidation potential greater than Br, and lesser than Cl, will oxidize Br, but not Cl.

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