Which Element Is Oxidized in the Reaction Below? Fe(CO)₅ (L)

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which element is oxidized in the reaction below? Fe(CO) ₅ (l) + 2HI (g) → Fe(CO) ₄I₂ (s) + CO (g) + H₂ (g)

• A)Fe
• B)C
• C)O
• D)H
• E)I

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