In the redox reaction\( 2Fe^{2+} + CI_2 → 2Fe^{3+} + 2Cl^-\)

a

Cl2 is reduced because it has lost electrons

b

Cl2 is reduced because its oxidation number has decreased

c

Cl2 is reduced because its molecule is change to two ions

d

Fe2+ is reduced because it has lost electrons

e

Fe2+ is reduced because it has gained electrons

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lvrld_james
7 years ago

The english category is all bunkers. I bet I would have scored everything on paper

raph.Montella
9 years ago

Myschool.com.ng, please correct your questions

Cl has no ions

youngstar1719
9 years ago

so it oxidation number neither decrease nor increase

odewenusofiyyah
2 years ago

Fr

youngstar1719
9 years ago

Here is an explanation:

chlorine is in neutral state both at the reactant and the produt

DeborahCyril
6 years ago

An anhydride is a compound which has no water of crystallization. It can either be acidic or basic.
Note Anhydrous means without water.

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