What Is the Half Reaction for the Electrolysis of Elemental

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Multiple Choice

What is the half reaction for the electrolysis of elemental iodine?

• A) I₂ → 2I⁻ + 2e⁻
• B) I²⁺ + 2e⁻ → I
• C) 2I⁻ → I₂ + 2e⁻
• D) 2I⁺ + 2e⁻ → I₂
• E) I₂ + 2e⁻ → 2I⁻

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