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b identify the following reactions as either oxidation orreduction:(ifi) Fe3e> Fe2+ |
Answer» <p>Oxidation is loss of electronsReduction is gain of electrons</p><p>(I) O + 2e- ==> O2- In this oxygen is gaining electrons so its a reduction reaction</p><p>(2) K - e- ==> K+ In this potassium is losing electrons so its a oxidation reaction.</p><p>(3) Fe3+ + e- ==> Fe2+ In this iron is gaining electrons so its a reduction reaction</p> | |