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  4. In the reaction xHI + yHNO3 → NO + I2 + H2O

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Q. In the reaction
$xHI + yHNO_{3} \to NO + I_{2} + H_{2}O$

Redox Reactions

Solution:

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Adding (1) and (2)
$\Rightarrow 6I^{-} + 2NO^{-}_{3} \to 2NO + 3I_{2}$,
$6HI + 2HNO_{3} \to 2NO + 3I_{2} + 4H_{2}0$
$\Rightarrow x = 6, y = 2 $