Proteins Containing a Certain Functional Group (Identified as RSH) Can

question 155

Multiple Choice

Proteins containing a certain functional group (identified as RSH) can be titrated with triiodide ion to produce another functional group (identified as RSSR) . The reaction equation is given below. What is oxidized and what is reduced in this reaction?

• A)RSH is oxidized; I Is reduced.
• B)RSH is reduced; I is oxidized.
• C)Both RSH and I are oxidized.
• D)Both RSH and I are reduced.
• E)This reaction is not oxidation  reduction.

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