Question

In the reaction $xHI+yHN{O}_3\to NO+I_2+H_{2}O$

• A. x = 1, y = 5
• B. x = 2, y = 10
• C. x = 6, y = 2
• D. x = 6, y = 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C x = 6, y = 2

The balanced equation is: $6HI+2HN{O}_3\to 2NO+3I_2+4H_{2}O$