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22 April, 19:11

Which element is oxidized in the following reaction: 2FeCl₂ + Cl₂→2FeCl₃ if Fe goes from + 2 to + 3 and Cl goes from 0 to - 2?

Cl and Fe

Fe

Neither element

Cl

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  1. 22 April, 21:26
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    Fe.

    Explanation:

    The element which is oxidized is the element that losses electrons and its oxidation state be more positive. The element which is reduced is the element that gain electrons and its oxidation state be more negative.

    Fe goes from + 2 to + 3, so, it is the element that is oxidized.
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