In the reaction, 2Na2S2O3 + I2 = Na2SO4 + 2NaI, I2 acts asSelect an answerAreducing agentBoxidizing agentCoxidizing as well as reducing agentDnone of the above
Question
In the reaction, 2Na2S2O3 + I2 = Na2SO4 + 2NaI, I2 acts asSelect an answerAreducing agentBoxidizing agentCoxidizing as well as reducing agentDnone of the above
Solution
In the given reaction, I2 is being reduced to I- (as it gains electrons). Therefore, I2 is acting as an oxidizing agent. So, the correct answer is B. Oxidizing agent.
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