Question

Predict the product of reaction of I2 with H2O2 in basic medium.

Answer 1

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Answer: The predicted product is Iodide.

Iodine reacts with Hydrogen peroxide in the presence of Basic medium to give Iodide as the main product along with water and oxygen. The conversion of iodine to iodide is due to the oxidizing action of the hydrogen peroxide in the Basic medium.

Let's understand with help of the Reaction:

I2(s) + H2O(aq) -----> 2I-(aq) + H2O(l) + O2(g)

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