Question

While forming $F{e}^{2+}$, the number of electrons lost by $Fe$ ion is ________.

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 0
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2

While forming $F{e}^{2+}$, the number of electrons lost by Fe ion is 2.

The number of electrons lost is equal to the charge on the cation.

$Fe\to F{e}^{2+}+2e^{-}$