Question

$KMn{O}_4$ acts as an oxidizing agent in alkaline medium. When alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ is treated with KI, iodide ion is oxidized to

• A. $I_2$
• B. $I{O}^{-}$
• C. $I{O}_3^{-}$
• D. $I{O}_4^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$I{O}_3^{-}$

When alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ is treated with KI, iodide ion is oxidized to $I{O}_3^{-}$ .