Consider the Reaction: Sn²⁺(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq) Which Species Is the Oxidizing Agent, and Which

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Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction: Sn²⁺(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ Sn⁴⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq) Which species is the oxidizing agent, and how many electrons are transferred per Sn²⁺ ion that reacts?

• A)Sn²⁺, 2 electrons
• B)Fe³⁺, 2 electrons
• C)Sn⁴⁺, 4 electrons
• D)Fe²⁺, 4 electrons
• E)Fe²⁺, 2 electrons

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