pBlock ElementsII 2 Question 36
39. Give an example of oxidation of one halide by another halogen. Explain the feasibility of the reaction.
$(2000,2 \mathrm{M})$
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Solution:
- Halogen above in the group oxidises halide below to it from their aqueous solution, e.g.
$\mathrm{Cl}{2}+2 \mathrm{I}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\mathrm{I}{2}$
