Question

Which is most likely to be reduced?
a.zn^2+
b.fe^2+
c.cu^2+
d.ni^2+

Answer 1

The most likely to be reduced among the options provided is:

b. Fe^2+

Iron (Fe) commonly exists in both the +2 and +3 oxidation states. Fe^2+ is the reduced form of iron, while Fe^3+ is the oxidized form. In certain chemical reactions, Fe^3+ can be reduced to Fe^2+.