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The correct group of halide ions which can be oxidised by oxygen in acidic medium is

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • Br- and I- only
  • CI- Br- and I- only
  • I- only
  • Br- only
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The Correct Option is C

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In acidic medium, only iodide ions (I\(^-\)) can be oxidized by oxygen to form iodine (\( \text{I}_2 \)). The reaction is as follows: \[ 4 \text{I}^- + 4 \text{H}^+ + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \text{I}_2 (s) + 2 \text{H}_2\text{O} (l). \] Chloride (Cl\(^-\)) and bromide (Br\(^-\)) ions are not oxidized by oxygen in acidic medium because their reduction potentials are not favorable for such oxidation under standard conditions.

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