Question

Find the element that is oxidized and the one that is reduced 2 FeCl3 + SnF2 --> 2 FeF2 + SnCl4

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

2 FeCl3 + SnF2 => 2 FeF2 + SnCl4

The half-reaction: oxidation

`\text{ Sn}^(+2)=>\text{ 2e}^(-1)+\text{ Sn}^(+4)`

The half-reaction: reduction

`2\text{ Fe}^(+3)+\text{ 2e}^(-1)=>\text{ 2Fe}^(+2)`

Answer: Sn is oxidized and Fe is reduced