Is 3FeCl2 to 2FeCl3 and Fe(s) a Disproportionation Redox Reaction?

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Homework Statement

Determine the oxidizing agent, reducing agent, element oxidized, element reduced, # of electrons lost per atom, and # of electrons gained per atom. State if the reaction is not redox.

3FeCl2(aq) ------> 2FeCl3(aq) + Fe(s)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

3FeCl2(aq) ------> 2FeCl3(aq) + Fe(s)
+2 -1 +3 -1 0

Those are the oxidation numbers i got. Is this not a redox reaction because only the oxidation number of Fe changes?

 

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Homework Statement

Determine the oxidizing agent, reducing agent, element oxidized, element reduced, # of electrons lost per atom, and # of electrons gained per atom. State if the reaction is not redox.

3FeCl2(aq) ------> 2FeCl3(aq) + Fe(s)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

3FeCl2(aq) ------> 2FeCl3(aq) + Fe(s)
+2 -1 +3 -1 0

Those are the oxidation numbers i got. Is this not a redox reaction because only the oxidation number of Fe changes?

This is a Redox reaction where ferrous chloride is both the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent. This kind of reaction is called a disproportionation reaction.