Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 18
5070Redox
Iron(II) ions react with chlorine. 2Fe2+(aq) + Cl2(g) → 2Fe3+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) Which statement about this reaction is correct?
- 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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Correct answer: A. Chlorine is reduced by iron(II) ions.
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