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What happens when you react ascorbic
acid(vitamin c) with iodine.

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User Juicy
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Answer:

When ascorbic acid reacts with iodine then acid reacts to oxidize which means loose electron while iodine reacts to reduce which means gain electron.

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that ascorbic acid which consists of vitamin C is very crucial for the growth of teeth, bone, etc. It also helps in regulating the chemical reaction of cells in the body.

When ascorbic acid reacts with iodine then acid reacts to oxidize which means loose electron while iodine reacts to reduce which means gain electron.

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