what is the oxidation no of I3-

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I3- is
I2 + I-.
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.
This would be correct for i3-
-1/3
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