Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Redox

Redox — practice question

The equation below represents a redox reaction involving iron(II) chloride and chlorine gas. $2\text{FeCl}_2 + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{FeCl}_3$ Which equation represents the reduction step in this reaction?

  • A$2\text{Cl}^- \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{e}^-$
  • B$\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{e}^- \rightarrow 2\text{Cl}^-$
  • C$\text{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Fe}^{3+} + \text{e}^-$
  • D$\text{Fe}^{3+} + \text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Fe}^{2+}$

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