Question
For the following redox reaction, find the correct statement. Sn ^ 2+ + 2 Fe ^ 3+ Sn ^ 4+ + 2 Fe ^ 2+
MHT CET
Chemistry
Redox Reactions
2026
MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Sn ^ 2+ is undergoing oxidation.
- B. Fe ^ 3+ is undergoing oxidation.
- C. It is not a redox reaction.
- D. Both Sn ^ 2+ and Fe ^ 3+ are oxidized.
Answer
A. Sn ^ 2+ is undergoing oxidation.
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction is Sn ^ 2+ + 2 Fe ^ 3+ Sn ^ 4+ + 2 Fe ^ 2+ The oxidation state of Sn increases from +2 to +4, which indicates that Sn ^ 2+ undergoes oxidation. The oxidation state of Fe decreases from +3 to +2, which indicates that Fe ^ 3+ undergoes reduction. Therefore, Sn ^ 2+ is undergoing oxidation. Answer: Sn ^ 2+ is undergoing oxidation.
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