Answer to Question #189522 in General Chemistry for tymeera Hodge

Question #189522

Which of the following statements are correct for the following oxidation-reduction reaction: Fe2+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq) → Fe3+ (aq)+ Cu (s)

  • i. Fe2+ gains electrons, Fe2+ is reduced
  • ii. Cu2+ gains electrons, Cu2+ is reduced
  • iii. Cu gains electrons, Cu is reduced
  • iv. Fe2+ loses electrons, Fe2+ is oxidized 
  • v. Fe2+ is an oxidizing agent
  • vi. Cu2+ is an oxidizing agent
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Expert's answer
2021-05-06T07:37:34-0400

We have given the reaction,

Fe2+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq) → Fe3+ (aq)+ Cu (s)

Here,

Fe2+  loses electron and Cu gains the electron.





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