Question

In the reaction
KIO3 + 5KI + 6HCI --> 3I2 + 6KCI + 3H20
(a) KIO is oxidant
(b) Kl is reductant
(c) Both (a) and (b) are correct
(d) All of the above are incorrect. Explain also​

Answer 1

Explanation:

OPTION A- KlO is OXIDANT

Answer 2

hello friend..

your Answer is..(b) kI is reductant..

Explanation...

Option (b) is the correct answer , because the compound potassium iodide (kI) is loss the Oxygen..

hence Its a reduction process and..The reducting agent is KI..

hope its help U..

Thanks....