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2Fe3+(aq)+2I(aq)I2(aq)+2Fe2+(aq)

In the following reaction, which element is oxidized?

A
I
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Fe
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C
Fe+3
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D
I2
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Solution

The correct option is A I
The reaction is given below:

2Fe3+(aq)+2I(aq)I2(aq)+2Fe2+(aq)

+3 -1 0 +2

I is oxidised to I2.

Fe3+ is the oxidising agent.

Fe3+ is reduced to Fe2+.

I is the reducing agent.

Hence, the element Zn is oxidized. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

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