The Following Reaction Occurs in Aqueous Acid Solution

question 78

Multiple Choice

The following reaction occurs in aqueous acid solution:
NO₃^- + I^- → IO₃^- + NO₂
What is the oxidation state of iodine in IO₃^-?

• A) +5
• B) 0
• C) -3
• D) -5
• E) +3

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