Asked by Anonymous
Write an equation to represent the oxidation of I- to I2 in acidic solution, with ozone as the oxidizing agent.
I know ozone will be reduced to H2O, but I am not sure how to figure out the acidic solution.
Thank you!
I know ozone will be reduced to H2O, but I am not sure how to figure out the acidic solution.
Thank you!
Answers
Answered by
DrBob222
I think if you just balance the equation things will work out.
2I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + I2
I goes from -2 total to 0 for 2 I.
O goes from 0 to -6 total for 3 O.
Multiply I part by 3 and O part by 1 so equation becomes
6I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + 3I2
Now balance the charge by inserting 6H^+ on the left.
6H^+ + 6I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + 3I2
2I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + I2
I goes from -2 total to 0 for 2 I.
O goes from 0 to -6 total for 3 O.
Multiply I part by 3 and O part by 1 so equation becomes
6I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + 3I2
Now balance the charge by inserting 6H^+ on the left.
6H^+ + 6I^- + O3 ==> 3H2O + 3I2
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