Consider the reaction: Sn²⁺(aq)+ 2Fe³⁺(aq)→ 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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In the given reaction, Fe is going from a higher oxidation state (+3) to a lower oxidation state (+2) while Sn is going from a lower oxidation state (+2) to a higher oxidation state (+4). This indicates that Fe is being oxidized and Sn is being reduced. Therefore, Fe is the oxidizing agent and Sn is the reducing agent. The Sn²⁺ ion is being oxidized, which means it is losing electrons. In the given equation, it is losing 2 electrons, as there is a coefficient of 2 in front of Fe²⁺(aq). Therefore, the answer is B.

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Consider the Reaction: Sn²⁺(aq)+ 2Fe³⁺(aq)→ Sn⁴⁺(aq)+ 2Fe²⁺(aq)Which Species Is the Oxidizing