Which species is oxidized in the reaction below?
#I^(-)(aq) + ClO^(-) (aq) -> IO^(-) (aq) + Cl^(-) (aq)#
1 Answer
Oct 31, 2016
Iodine is oxidized to the conjugate base of hypiodous acid,
Explanation:
The iodide ion,
So
And
And
Which species is reduced in the above reaction?