Question

Write a balanced equation for the reaction of io3- with i-

Answer 1

Answer:

(IO3)- + (H+) → I2 + H2O First, balance the I and O on both sides: 2(IO3)- + (H+) → I2 + 6H2O Now, balance the H: ... Each iodate needs 5 electrons to reduce to elemental iodine.