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What is the oxidation half-reaction for iron?

What is the oxidation half-reaction for iron?-example-1

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Answer:

Fe → Fe⁺³ + 3e⁻

Step-by-step explanation:

The oxidation half reaction for iron is:

Fe → Fe⁺³ + 3e⁻

Other options are incorrect because,

A) 3e⁻ + Fe → Fe³⁺

This is incorrect because when three electrons are gained by any atom it will gain negative three charge not positive.

C) 6e⁻ + 2Fe → 2Fe³⁺

This is incorrect because when six electrons are gained by any atom it will gain negative six charge not positive.

d) Fe → 2Fe³⁺ + 6e⁻

Its also incorrect because iron atoms are not balanced on both side of equation.

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