Question

Answer the following questions concerning the reaction below:

HSO₃^­- (aq) + I₂(s) + H₂O (l) → HSO₄^­-(aq) + 2 HI (aq)

a) What element is being reduced in this reaction?

I , O, H, s

b) What element is bieng oxidized in this reaction?

S, I,O,H

c) What is the oxidizing agent in this reaction?

HI, H, S, O, HSO3-

HSO4-, H20, I, I2

d)What is the reducing agent in this reaction?

HSO3-, H2O, HI, S

H, O, I, I1, HSO4-