Chemistry question?

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Ive been trying to figure out this problem for awhile now. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

How many electrons are transferred in the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with iron (II) ion in
acidic solution to form iron (III) ion and water?

2007-04-21 10:36:12 · 1 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

and What is the oxidizing agent?

2007-04-21 10:42:16 · update #1

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The reducing agent is Fe2+: Fe2+ -----> Fe3+ + e-

The oxidising agent is H2O2: H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e- ----> 2H2O

Combining these two equations (you must double the first one) shows that two electrons are transferred per mole of H2O2, which is the oxidising agent.

2007-04-21 10:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋