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Post-UTME Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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2HI + H2O2 -> 2H2O + I2. In the equation above, the oxidation number of I has changed from

  • A. +1 to 0
  • B. 0 to +1
  • C. -1 to 0Correct
  • D. 0 to -1

Explanation

Iodine in HI has oxidation number -1; in I2 it is 0. The oxidation number changes from -1 to 0.

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