A molecule that has two or more highly electronegative atoms covalently bonded to one another will always be an oxidizing agent. Which one of the following is an oxidizing agent?

KBr
NH3
H2O2
BH3

Question

A molecule that has two or more highly electronegative atoms covalently bonded to one another will always be an oxidizing agent. Which one of the following is an oxidizing agent?

KBr
NH3
H2O2
BH3

jfraser · Answer

use a table of electronegativity and compare the different atoms in each molecule. The one with two highly electronegative atoms bonded together will be your oxidizing agent

greatlife44 · Answer

oxidizing agent would mean it likes to take away electrons from other elements, so it is reduced.

greatlife44 · Answer

@JFraser so it would be H2O2 right?

greatlife44 · Answer

so H2O2 likes to steal electrons and become reduced?

jfraser · Answer

yes

greatlife44 · Answer

Thank you