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Question: When \(Fe^{2 +}\) changes to \(Fe^{3 +}\) in a reaction....

When Fe2+Fe^{2 +} changes to Fe3+Fe^{3 +} in a reaction.

A

It loses an electron

B

It gains an electron

C

It loses a proton

D

It gains a proton

Answer

It loses an electron

Explanation

Solution

Fe2+→Fe3++e−Fe^{2 +} \rightarrow Fe^{3 +} + e^{-} oxidation.