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What happens to Sn^2+ in the given redox reaction?
What happens to Sn^2+ in the given redox reaction?
- gains electrons and is oxidized
- loses electrons and is reduced
- gains electrons and is reduced
- loses electrons and is oxidized (correct)
Which species is being oxidized in the reaction?
Which species is being oxidized in the reaction?
- Sn^4+
- Mn^2+
- MnO4^-
- Sn^2+ (correct)
What is the oxidation state of Sn in Sn^2+?
What is the oxidation state of Sn in Sn^2+?
- -2
- +4
- +1
- +2 (correct)
Which of the following is a product of the reaction?
Which of the following is a product of the reaction?
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What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4^-?
What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4^-?
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Study Notes
Redox Reaction: Sn^2+ → Sn^4+
- Sn^2+ is oxidized, which means it loses electrons
- Oxidation is characterized by the loss of electrons, resulting in an increase in oxidation state (from 2+ to 4+)
- In this reaction, Sn^2+ is the species that is being oxidized
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Identify the oxidized species in the reaction where Sn2+ is converted to Sn4+. Understand the change in oxidation state and the loss of electrons during oxidation.
