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In the following reaction, which species are oxidized and what is the oxidizing agent?


In the following reaction, which species are oxidized and what is the oxidizing agent? 

Sn2+ (aq) + 2Fe2+ (aq) → Sn(s) + 2Fe3+ (aq)

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Sn in Sn+2 has oxidation state of +2

Sn in Sn has oxidation state of 0

So, Sn in Sn+2 is reduced to Sn

Sn2+ is oxidising agent

Fe in Fe+2 has oxidation state of +2

Fe in Fe+3 has oxidation state of +3

So, Fe in Fe+2 is oxidised to Fe+3

Fe2+ is reducing agent

Answer:

Oxidised: Fe2+

Oxidising agent: Sn2+

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