Which half-reaction equation represents the reduction of an iron(II) ion?(1) Fe2+⟶Fe3++e−(3) Fe3++e−⟶Fe2+(2) Fe2++2e−⟶Fe(4) Fe⟶Fe2++2e−1234Clear selection
Q. Which half-reaction equation represents the reduction of an iron(II) ion?(1) Fe2+⟶Fe3++e−(3) Fe3++e−⟶Fe2+(2) Fe2++2e−⟶Fe(4) Fe⟶Fe2++2e−1234Clear selection
Identify Reduction Process: Reduction involves the gain of electrons. Look for the equation where iron is gaining electrons.
Analyzing Option (1): Option (1) shows Fe2+ losing an electron to become Fe3+, which is oxidation, not reduction.
Analyzing Option (2): Option (2) shows Fe2+ gaining 2 electrons to become Fe, which is reduction, but it's the reduction of Fe2+ to Fe, not to Fe3+.
Analyzing Option (3): Option (3) shows Fe3+ gaining an electron to become Fe2+, which is reduction and represents the reduction of an iron(III) ion to an iron(II) ion.
Analyzing Option (4): Option (4) shows Fe turning into Fe2+ by losing two electrons, which is oxidation, not reduction.