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the half of an oxidation-reduction reaction shows the iron gains. what does this electron gain mean for iron.

the half of an oxidation-reduction reaction shows the iron gains. what does this electron-example-1

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The correct answer is option C, that is, it is reduced.

In reduction and oxidation reactions, reduction refers to the loss of an oxygen atom from a molecule or the gaining of one or more electrons. A reduction reaction is observed from the perspective of the molecule being reduced, as when one molecule gets reduced, another one gets oxidized. The complete reaction is called a redox reaction.

In the given case, iron gains electrons mean that it is reduced.


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