Choose the correct statement (s) for the following reaction: 8Fe (s) + S8 (s) → 8 FeS (s) (a) Iron is being oxidized. (b) Iron is being reduced. (c) Sulfur is being oxidized. (d) Sulfur is being reduced

(a) Iron is being oxidized.

(d) Sulfur is being reduced.

Explanation:

Let's consider the following redox reaction.

8 Fe (s) + S₈ (s) → 8 FeS (s)

Iron is being oxidized according to the following oxidation half-reaction:

Fe (s) → Fe²⁺ (s) + 2 e⁻

Sulfur is being reduced according to the following reduction half-reaction:

S₈ (s) + 16 e⁻ → 8 S²⁻ (s)