The reaction of iron(II)sulfite solid with aqueous nitric acidproduces nitrogen and oxygen gas and iron(II)sulfate. Write anet ionic balanced equation and indicate what is being oxidized andwhat is being reduced. Please can you show me the most effective way to dothis. Thanks The reaction of iron(II)sulfite solid with aqueous nitric acidproduces nitrogen and oxygen gas and iron(II)sulfate. Write anet ionic balanced equation and indicate what is being oxidized andwhat is being reduced. Please can you show me the most effective way to dothis. Thanks
Explanation / Answer
We Know that : FeSO3 + 2HNO3 ----------> FeSO4 + N2 + 2O2 + H2O In the above Reaction Sulphurundergoes oxidation and Nitrogen undergoes Reduction. S --> +4 to + 6 N ---> +5 to 0