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Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI2(s) +...

Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed.

PbI2(s) + 2e- ⇔ Pb(s) + 2I-(aq); E° = -0.365 V

Ca2+(aq) + 2e- ⇔ Ca(s); E° = -2.868 V

Pt2+(aq) + 2e- ⇔ Pt(s); E° = 1.18 V

Br2(l) + 2e- ⇔ 2Br-(aq); E° = 1.066 V

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