Which Element Is Oxidized in the Reaction Below

question 77

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)C
• B)O
• C)H
• D)Fe
• E)I

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