Question

Consider the reaction, $F{e}^{2+}F{e}^{3+}+e^{-}$

• A. the reaction towards the left is a reduction
• B. the reduction towards the right is a reduction
• C. the reaction towards the right is an oxidation
• D. Both and are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$F{e}^{2+}F{e}^{3+}-e^{-}$ The reaction towards the right is an oxidation reaction because $F{e}^{2+}$ ion loose one electron and changes into $F{e}^{2+}$ ion. The reaction towards the left is an reduction reaction because $F{e}^{3+}$ ion gain one electron and changes into $F{e}^{2+}$ ion.