Question

Iodate ions can be reduced to iodine by iodide ions as per the given redox reaction in acidic medium.
`lO_(3)^(-)(aq)+l^(-)(aq)tol_(2)(S)`.
How many moles of iodine are produced for every mole of iodate ions consumed in the reaction?
A. 1
B. 2.5
C. 3
D. 5

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`IO_(3)^(-)+5I^(-)+6H^(-)to3I_(2)(s)+3H_(2)O`