Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

When hydrogen iodide reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid, more than one reaction takes place, including: $8\text{HI} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{S} + 4\text{H}_2\text{O} + 4\text{I}_2$ Which row shows the change in oxidation number of iodine and sulfur for this reaction?

  • A$-1$ for iodine; $+6$ for sulfur
  • B$-1$ for iodine; $+8$ for sulfur
  • C$+1$ for iodine; $-6$ for sulfur
  • D$+1$ for iodine; $-8$ for sulfur

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