Question
what is the oxidation no of I3-
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DrBob222
I<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> is
I<sub>2</sub> + I<sup>-</sup>.
The oxidation number of the ion, as shown, is -1 which makes each I a -1/3. I often balance the equation as I2, then add the I^- as needed. It saves wear and tear on the fractions.
I<sub>2</sub> + I<sup>-</sup>.
The oxidation number of the ion, as shown, is -1 which makes each I a -1/3. I often balance the equation as I2, then add the I^- as needed. It saves wear and tear on the fractions.
-1/3
This would be correct for i3-
Avinash
-1/3