Consider the reaction: Sn²⁺(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq) Which species is the oxidizing agent, and how many electrons are transferred per Sn²⁺ion that reacts?

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Fe³⁺ is reduced to Fe²⁺, which means it gains electrons. Sn²⁺ is oxidized to Sn⁴⁺, which means it loses electrons. Therefore, Fe³⁺ is the oxidizing agent and Sn²⁺ is the reducing agent. Each Sn²⁺ ion loses two electrons, so the answer is B) Fe³⁺, 2 electrons.

Consider the Reaction: Sn2+(aq) + 2Fe3+(aq) →\rightarrow→ Sn4+(aq) + 2Fe2+(aq) Which Species Is the Oxidizing Agent, and Which

Consider the Reaction: Sn²⁺(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq) Which Species Is the Oxidizing Agent, and Which