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In the following reaction which substance is oxidised and which one is reduced?
I2+NaOHNaIO3+NaI+H2O

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I2,NaOH
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NaOH,I2
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I2,I2
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NaOH,NaOH
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Solution

The correct option is C I2,I2
03I2+6NaOHNa+5IO3+5Na1I+3H2O

We can clearly see that I2 is itself oxidised as well as reduced (disproportionation).

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