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Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 25

5070Redox

Under certain conditions, iron reacts with chlorine to form iron(III) chloride. 2Fe + 3Cl2 → 2FeCl3 Which statement about this reaction is correct?

  1. AChlorine is the oxidising agent.
  2. BIron gains electrons.
  3. CIron is reduced.
  4. DThis is not a redox reaction.

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Correct answer: A. Chlorine is the oxidising agent.

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