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In the reaction of iodide with the hypochlorite ion, the iodide molecule acts as the?? A0 reductant B) oxidant C)titration D) Kinetic barrier
The overall reaction is:
ClO2- + 4 I- + 4 H+ ----------> 2 I2 + Cl- + H2O
Now we have to look at the oxidation numberst to find changes. If there are changes then there is a redox reaction.
So the correct answer is A). The iodide is the reducing agent, because it is being oxidized.
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