Chemistry
The oxidation reaction among the following is :
Fe3+ + 3e- ⟶ Fe
Fe2+ - e- ⟶ Fe3+
Cl2 + 2e- ⟶ 2Cl-
Cu2+ + 2e- ⟶ Cu
Electrolysis
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Answer
Fe2+ - e- ⟶ Fe3+
Reason — Oxidation is defined as a process in which an atom or an ion loses electron(s).
In the reaction
Fe2+ - e- ⟶ Fe3+
Fe2+ loses one electron and forms Fe3+. So, this is an oxidation reaction.
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