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In the reaction: Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub><sup>2-</sup> + Fe<sup>2+</sup> → Cr<sup>3+</sup> + Fe<sup>3+</sup> (acidic), how many Fe<sup>2+</sup> ions are oxidised per one Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub><sup>2-</sup> ion?

Answer: 6.

  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 5
  • D 6

Correct answer: D. 6

Explanation: Each Cr goes from +6 to +3 (gains 3e⁻); two Cr atoms gain 6e⁻ total. Each Fe²⁺ loses 1e⁻. To balance: 6 Fe²⁺ are oxidised per Cr₂O₇²⁻ reduced.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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