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The hall reaction of an oxidation-reduction reaction shows that iron gains electrons. What does this electron gain mean for iron?

A
It is neutralized
B.
It is oxidized
C. It is reduced
D.
It has dissolved.
E
It has precipitated

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Answer: Iron gains electrons mean It is reduced

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation-reduction reaction or redox reaction is defined as the reaction in which oxidation and reduction reactions occur simultaneously.

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. The oxidation state of the substance increases.


Zn\rightarrow Zn^(2+)+2e^-

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. The oxidation state of the substance gets reduced.


Fe^(2+)+2e^-\rightarrow Fe

Thus iron gains electrons mean It is reduced

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