Easy INTEGER +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

On reaction with stronger oxidizing agent like $\mathrm{KIO}_{4}$, hydrogen peroxide oxidizes with the evolution of $\mathrm{O}_{2}$. The oxidation number of $\mathrm{I}$ in $\mathrm{KIO}_{4}$ changes to __________.

Answer (integer) 5

Solution

$\overset{+7}{\mathrm{KIO}_{4}}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \longrightarrow \overset{+5}{\mathrm{KIO}_{3}}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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