Question

Chlorine displaces iodine from a solution of sodium iodide in a redox reaction.

The equation for this reaction is shown.
Cl₂ + 2NaI—>2NaCl + I₂
Which statement about this reaction is correct?
A Chlorine is the oxidising agent and it oxidises iodide ions.
B Chlorine is the oxidising agent and it reduces iodide ions.
C Chlorine is the reducing agent and it oxidises iodide ions.
D Chlorine is the reducing agent and it reduces iodide ions.

Answer 1

(A) chlorine is an oxidizing agent in this reaction so it oxidize iodine and it itself is reduced

Step-by-step explanation:

Cl2 oxi no. = 0 became Cl- oxi no. = -1

so it is reduced

I- oxi no. = -1 became I2 oxi no. = 0

so it oxidized