Question

Predict the product of reaction of $I_2$ with $H_2{O}_2$ in basic medium.

• A. $I^{-}$
• B. $I_2{O}_3$
• C. $I{O}_3^{-}$
• D. $I_3^{-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$I_{2(s)}+H_2{O}_{2(aq)}+2O{H}^{-}{}_{(aq)}\to {2I^{-}}_{(eq)}2H_2{O}_{(l)}+O_{2(g)}$