Question

In the equation: I2 + 5Cl2 + 6 H2O —>2HIO3 + 10HCL A. Has iodine been oxidized or has it been reduced B. Has chlorine been oxidized or has it been reduced

Answer 1

A - Iodine is being oxidized

B - Cl2 is being reduced

Step-by-step explanation

`I_(2(s))^0\text{ + 5Cl}_(2(g))^0\text{ + 6H}_2O_((l))\rightarrow2HI^VO_(3(aq))\text{ + HCl}_((aq))^(-I)`