The change in the oxidation state of iron in the reaction represented by the equation: (2FeCl_{3} + H_{2}S to 2FeCl_{2} + 2HCl + S) is
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A.
+2 to +3 -
B.
0 to +2 -
C.
+3 to +2 -
D.
+3 to 0
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The oxidation number of Iron in (FeCl_{3}) = +3. The oxidation number in (FeCl_{2}) = +2.