Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
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Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - Questions and Problems - Page 235: 7.43a

Answer

This is a reduction reaction.

Work Step by Step

Reduction is gain of electrons. Reaction with electrons $e^-$ on the reactants side are classified as reduction reactions. And, analyzing the decrease in charge of the $Fe$, from 3+ to 2+, we can say that $Fe^{3+}$ reduced. Therefore, this is a reduction reaction.
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