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24 October, 06:00

What is the oxidizing agent in the reaction fe + agno3 fe (no3) 3 + ag?

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  1. 24 October, 06:14
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    Silver is acting as oxidizing Agent.

    Explanation:

    The reaction is as follow,

    Fe + 3 AgNo ₃ → Fe (NO₃) ₃ + 3 Ag

    In above reaction the Iron's oxidation state has changed from 0 to + 3, i. e.

    Fe ⁰ → Fe³⁺ + 3 e⁻

    It shows that Iron has lost 3 electrons, Hence, it is oxidized and has transferred 3 electrons to 3 mole of Ag⁺ to reduce it into Ag. Therefore, Iron is acting as reducing Agent.

    While, In reaction the Silver's oxidation state has changed from + 1 to 0, i. e.

    3 Ag⁺ + 3 e⁻ → 3 Ag

    It shows that Silver has gained one electron, Hence, it is reduced and has gained 3 electrons from 1 mole of Fe to oxidize it into Fe³⁺. Therefore, Silver is acting as oxidizing Agent.
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