In the reaction below state what is being oxidized and what is being reduced.? 4 Fe + 3 O2 → 2 Fe2O3

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anor277
Jun 4, 2018

Well, the metal is OXIDIZED, and dioxygen is REDUCED....

Explanation:

And we can assign oxidation numbers...

#4stackrel(0)Fe(s) + 3stackrel(0)O_2(g)rarr2stackrel(""^+III)Fe_2stackrel(""^(-)II)O_3#

….we got ferric oxide as the redox product...

How do I assign oxidation numbers? Try this link on this site.

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