The Following Reaction Occurs Spontaneously

question 26

Multiple Choice

The following reaction occurs spontaneously. 2 Fe(s) + 3 Cl₂(aq) → 2 Fe³⁺(aq) + 6 Cl^-(aq)
Write the balanced reduction half-reaction.

• A) Fe(s)→ Fe³⁺(aq)+ e^-
• B) Fe(s)+ 3 e^- → Fe³⁺(aq)
• C) Fe(s)+ 3/2 Cl₂(aq)→ FeCl₃(aq)
• D) Cl₂(aq)→ 2 Cl^-(aq)+ 2 e^-
• E) Cl₂(aq)+ 2 e^- → 2 Cl^-(aq)

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