Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is standard reduction potential

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