6. In the following reaction, identify the element being oxidized, the element being reduced, the oxidizing agent, and the reducing agent. Also, show the direction of electron flow. 3C2H6O(l) + 2Cr2O7^2-(aq) + 16H^+(aq) ? 3C2H4O2(aq) + 4Cr^3+(aq) + 11H2O(l)
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In C2H6O, carbon is in its elemental state, so its oxidation state is 0. In C2H4O2, carbon is bonded to more electronegative oxygen, so its oxidation state is +4. Show more…
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