O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q251 Mark

Under certain conditions, iron reacts with chlorine to form iron(III) chloride. 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ Which statement about this reaction is correct?

AChlorine is the oxidising agent.

BIron gains electrons.

CIron is reduced.

DThis is not a redox reaction.

✓ Correct answer

A: Chlorine is the oxidising agent.

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Topic: Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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