ExamBro
ExamBro
JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

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

  1. A \(Br ^{-}\)only
  2. B \(Cl ^{-}, Br ^{-}\)and \(I ^{-}\)only
  3. C \(Br ^{-}\)and \(I ^{-}\)only
  4. D \(I ^{-}\)only
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) \(I ^{-}\)only

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Only \(I ^{-}\)among halides can be oxidised to Iodine by oxygen in acidic medium \(4 I ^{-}( aq )+4 H ^{+}( aq )+ O _2( g ) \rightarrow 2 I _2( s )+2 H _2 O ( l )\)
Same subject
Explore more questions on app
From JEE Mains
Explore more questions on app