Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

The reaction of KI with concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ is a redox reaction. $\text{5H}_2\text{SO}_4 + \text{8KI} \rightarrow \text{4K}_2\text{SO}_4 + \text{4I}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{S} + \text{4H}_2\text{O}$. By how much does the oxidation state change for the element that is reduced?

  • A$1$
  • B$4$
  • C$6$
  • D$8$

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