Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10

Multiple Choice

Utilizing the half-cell potential information provided in Table 10.1, what can you say about the following two half reactions?
Br_2(l) + 2e^-  2 Br ^-_(aq) Potential = 1.09 V
F_2(g) + 2e^-  2 F ^-_(aq) Potential = 2.87 V

A) Bromine will act as a better oxidizing agent than fluorine.
B) Bromine will act as a poorer oxidizing agent than fluorine.
C) Bromide ions will be formed by reaction of fluorine with bromine.
D) Fluoride ions will be formed by reaction of fluorine with bromine.
E) None of the above.