Identify the Species That Is Oxidized and the Species That

question 61

Multiple Choice

Identify the species that is oxidized and the species that is reduced in the reaction: 2 I^- + Cl₂ → 2 Cl^- + I₂.

• A)I^- is oxidized and Cl₂ is reduced.
• B)Cl₂ is oxidized and I^- is reduced.
• C)I₂ is oxidized and Cl^- is reduced.
• D)Cl₂ is oxidized and Cl^- is reduced.
• E)I₂ is oxidized and I^- is reduced.

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Definitions:

Br Radical

Bromine radical, a highly reactive species with an unpaired electron, resulting from the homolytic cleavage of bromine.

Hydrogen Atom

The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron bound to the nucleus.

Transition State

A high-energy state during a chemical reaction, where reactants are transformed into products.

Acid-Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of a hydrogen ion (H+) from an acid to a base.