O-LevelChemistryElectrolysis5070/12 · May/June 2023 · Q191 Mark

Iron(II) ions react with chlorine. 2Fe²⁺(aq) + Cl2(g) → 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2Cl⁻(aq) Which statement about this reaction is correct?

AChlorine is reduced by iron(II) ions.

BChlorine is the reducing agent.

CIron(II) ions are reduced by chlorine.

DIron(II) ions are the oxidising agent.

✓ Correct answer

A: Chlorine is reduced by iron(II) ions.

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Topic: Electrolysis, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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