Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

The half-reactions shown below take place when potassium iodate(V), $\text{KIO}_3$, in hydrochloric acid solution oxidises iodine to $\text{ICl}_2^-$. $\text{IO}_3^- + 2\text{Cl}^- + 6\text{H}^+ + 4e^- \rightarrow \text{ICl}_2^- + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}$ and $\text{I}_2 + 4\text{Cl}^- \rightarrow 2\text{ICl}_2^- + 2e^-$. What is the ratio of $\text{IO}_3^-$ to $\text{I}_2$ in the balanced chemical equation for the overall reaction?

  • A1:1
  • B1:2
  • C1:4
  • D2:1

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