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O-LevelChemistryRates of Reaction5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q181 Mark

Chlorine, Cl2, reacts with iron(II), Fe2+, ions. Cl2 + 2Fe2+ → 2Cl¯ + 2Fe3+ Which statement about this reaction is correct?

AChlorine is oxidised.

BCl¯ ions are formed by loss of electrons.

CFe2+ ions have gained electrons.

DFe3+ ions are formed by oxidation.

✓ Correct answer

D: Fe3+ ions are formed by oxidation.

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Topic: Rates of Reaction, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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