Chapter 18, Problem 18.37QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for not considering the given balanced reaction as a proper redox reaction has to be given.

  ${\text{ Fe}}^{2+}\text{(aq)}\text{+}\text{2}{\text{Br}}^{-}\text{(aq)}\to {\text{ Fe}}^{3+}\text{(aq)+}{\text{Br}}_2\text{(l)}$

Concept Introduction:

Redox reaction: It occurs when oxidation and reduction takes place at the same time in a chemical reaction.

Oxidation: If electrons are moved from a species during a chemical reaction. The species whose electrons are removed is said to be oxidized.

Reduction: If electrons are gained to a species during a chemical reaction. The species which gets electrons are said to be reduced.