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Use the following reaction to answer the question:

2Al + 3Fe³⁺ → 2Al³⁺ + 3Fe
Which of the following is the correct oxidation half-reaction?

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In the given reaction:

\[ 2 \text{Al} + 3 \text{Fe}^{3+} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 3 \text{Fe} \]

To identify the oxidation half-reaction, we need to determine which species is oxidized. Oxidation is defined as the loss of electrons.

In this reaction:

  • Aluminum (Al) starts in the elemental form (0 oxidation state) and ends up as Al³⁺ (oxidation state of +3).
  • Iron (Fe) starts as Fe³⁺ and ends up as elemental Fe (0 oxidation state).

Since aluminum is being oxidized (losing electrons), we can express the oxidation half-reaction as follows:

\[ \text{Oxidation half-reaction:} \] \[ \text{Al} \rightarrow \text{Al}^{3+} + 3 e^- \]

This shows that one aluminum atom loses three electrons to form Al³⁺. Since there are two aluminum atoms reacting, the full equation for the oxidation process would be:

\[ 2 \text{Al} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 6 e^- \]

Thus, the correct oxidation half-reaction for the overall reaction is:

\[ \text{2Al} \rightarrow \text{2Al}^{3+} + 6 e^- \]

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The reaction given is:

\[ 2 \text{Al} + 3 \text{Fe}^{3+} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 3 \text{Fe} \]

In this reaction:

  • Aluminum (Al) is being oxidized, as it goes from an oxidation state of 0 in elemental aluminum to +3 in Al³⁺.
  • The appropriate oxidation half-reaction is where aluminum loses electrons during this process.

The correct oxidation half-reaction for the oxidation of aluminum can be written as:

\[ 2 \text{Al} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 6 e^- \]

Here's a clearer breakdown:

  1. Oxidation of aluminum:
    • Each aluminum atom loses 3 electrons:
      • \( \text{Al} \rightarrow \text{Al}^{3+} + 3 e^- \)
    • Since there are 2 aluminum atoms, you double this equation:
      • \( 2 \text{Al} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 6 e^- \)

This correctly describes the oxidation process.

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I apologize for any confusion or frustration my previous responses may have caused. I aim to provide accurate information.

To clarify the oxidation half-reaction in the given reaction:

\[ 2 \text{Al} + 3 \text{Fe}^{3+} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 3 \text{Fe} \]

  • Oxidation involves the loss of electrons. In this reaction, aluminum (Al) goes from an oxidation state of 0 to +3, indicating that it is being oxidized and is losing electrons.

Thus, the oxidation half-reaction can be correctly expressed as:

\[ \text{2Al} \rightarrow 2 \text{Al}^{3+} + 6 e^- \]

This indicates that two aluminum atoms lose a total of six electrons.

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