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In the following reaction, which is the species being oxidised? \[2F{{e}^{3+}}(aq)+2{{I}^{-}}(aq)\to {{I}_{2}}(aq)+2F{{e}^{2+}}(aq)\]

A)  \[F{{e}^{3+}}\]               

B)  \[{{I}^{-}}\]

C)  \[{{I}_{2}}\]                 

D)  \[F{{e}^{2+}}\]

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

: \[{{I}^{-}}\]is being oxidised.