NaIO3 reacts with NaHSO3 according to following equation IO−3+3HSO−3→I−+3H++3SO2−4 The equivalent weight of oxidant (molar mass = M) in the reaction is:
A
M2
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B
M3
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C
M1
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D
M6
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Solution
The correct option is DM6 IO−3+3HSO−3⟶I−+3H++3SO2−4
Oxidation state of I in IO−3⇒x−6=−1
x=+5
Oxidation state of I in I−⇒−1
Thus I is getting reduced from +5 to −1
Therefore NaIO3 is an oxidant or oxidising agent. Change is oxidation state per I is +6