Why Is the Formation of Iron Hydroxide, Fe

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is the formation of iron hydroxide, Fe , from and O not considered an oxidation-reduction reaction?

• A)The iron is only oxidized and nothing is reduced.
• B)The iron is only reduced, not oxidized.
• C)The ion is not changed during this chemical reaction.
• D)Iron can never be oxidized or reduced.

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