Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Redox

Redox — practice question

Iron(II) ions undergo reaction with chlorine. $2\text{Fe}^{2+}(aq) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{Fe}^{3+}(aq) + 2\text{Cl}^-(aq)$ Which statement is correct for this reaction?

  • AChlorine is reduced by iron(II) ions.
  • BChlorine is the reducing agent.
  • CIron(II) ions are reduced by chlorine.
  • DIron(II) ions are the oxidising agent.

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