Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II)

Ce⁴⁺ + Fe²⁺ → Ce³⁺ + Fe³⁺

Descripción general

Cerium(IV) is a strong oxidizing agent that oxidizes iron(II) to iron(III) in a one-electron transfer. This reaction has a 1:1 stoichiometry, making it useful for precise titrations. Cerium(IV) solutions are yellow while cerium(III) is colorless, providing a visual endpoint.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Cerium Ce	1	(aq)
Producto	Iron Fe	1	(aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Cerimetry is taught in analytical chemistry courses as an alternative to permanganate titrations with certain advantages in precision.

Importancia industrial

La valoración cerimétrica se utiliza en análisis farmacéuticos, monitorización ambiental y en la industria nuclear para la determinación de uranio y plutonio.

Propiedades

Tipo: Redox
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -88,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II)?

The balanced equation is: Ce⁴⁺ + Fe²⁺ → Ce³⁺ + Fe³⁺.

What type of reaction is Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II)?

Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) is a redox reaction.

Is Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) exothermic or endothermic?

Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -88.0 kJ/mol.