Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

The ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous copper ions and aqueous iodide ions is shown below. $2\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) + 4\text{I}^-(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{CuI}(s) + \text{I}_2(aq)$ What is the change in oxidation state of copper?

  • A+2 to $-1$
  • B+2 to $0$
  • C+2 to $+1$
  • D+4 to $+2$

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