Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - Exercises - Page 901: 20.25a

Answer

$Cr_{2}O_{7}^{2-} (aq) + I^{-} (aq) + 8H^{+} →2Cr^{3+} (aq) + IO_{3}^{-} (aq) + 4H_{2}O$ Oxidizing Agent: $Cr_{2}O_{7}^{2-}$ Reducing Agent: $I^{-}$

Work Step by Step

We add H+ on left hand side and water on right side to balance the equation as it is in acidic medium. Oxidation state of Cr is changed from +6 to +3, hence it is reduced and state of I is changed from -1 to +5, hence it is oxidized.
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