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Q. Equivalent weight of $I_2$ in the reaction, $I_2 + 5 Cl_2 + 6 H_2O \rightarrow 2 \, HIO_3 + 10 HCl$ is

Redox Reactions

Solution:

For the given reaction $\overset{\text{ 0}}{I_2 } \rightarrow \overset{\text{+5 }}{2IO}^{-}_3$ change in oxidation number of $I_2 = 10$
$\therefore $ Eq. wt. of $I_2 = M/10$