Platinum Metal Is Quite Resistant to Oxidation as May Be $\rarr$

Multiple Choice

Platinum metal is quite resistant to oxidation as may be deduced by its reduction potential:Pt²⁺ + 2e $\rarr$ $\quad$ Pt E° $\thickapprox$ 1.2 VExamine a table of reduction potentials (Table 17-1 in the text) and determine two elements capable of oxidizing platinum under standard conditions.

A) Au, F₂
B) F₂, Fe
C) F₂, Cl₂
D) Br₂, Ag
E) Mn, Au