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Write a balanced equation for the oxidation-reduction reaction that occurs when hydrogen peroxide reacts with ferrous ion

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H₂O₂ + 2FeSO₄ + H₂SO₄ → Fe₂(SO₄)₃ + 2H₂O

H₂O₂ + 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ → 2H₂O k=1
Fe²⁺ → Fe³⁺ + e⁻ k=2

H₂O₂ + 2H⁺ + 2Fe²⁺ → 2H₂O + 2Fe³⁺


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