Question

What is the oxidation state of iodine when it is oxidized in the form of $I^{-}$ in neutral medium by permanganate ion

• A. $+5$
• B. $+7$
• C. $+3$
• D. $+1$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$2Mn{O}_4^{-}+H_{2}O+I^{-}\to 2Mn{O}_2+2O{H}^{-}+I{O}_3^{-}$