both oxidation and reduction of iodine takes place
A
reduction of iodine into iodide takes place
B
both oxidation and reduction of iodine takes place
C
none of the above
D
oxidation of iodide into iodine takes place
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In this reaction, the oxidation number of iodine increases from -1 (in I−) to 0 (in I2) i.e. iodine undergoes loss of electrons or oxidation.
Hence, Option A is the correct answer.
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