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Latimer diagram for iron in an acidic solution
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The Latimer diagram for iron in an acidic solution shows the standard reduction potentials for the various oxidation states of iron under acidic conditions (pH = 0). Here's a simplified version:
Fe3+ (+0.77 V) → Fe2+ (+0.44 V) → Fe(s)
This diagram indicates that:
Fe3+ is a strong oxidizing agent, readily reduced to Fe2+.
Fe2+ is a weaker oxidizing agent but can be reduced to metallic iron (Fe).
Note that this is a simplified representation. The actual Latimer diagram may include additional oxidation states and reactions, depending on the specific conditions.
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