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Grade 9Physical Chemistry

Which of the following is capable of oxidizing an aqueous solution of Sn+2 ions to Sn+4 ions????

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7 Years agoGrade 9
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7 Years ago
Fe3+ is capable of oxidising Sn2+ to Sn4+ because standard reduction potential of Fe3+ is higher than that of the Sn2+ and hence Fe3+ have a greater tendency to accept electron.