Question:

Hydrogen peroxide reacts with iodine in basic medium to give :

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In basic medium H\(_2\)O\(_2\) acts as a reducing agent towards I\(_2\).
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{IO_4^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{IO^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{I^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{IO_3^-}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

In basic medium H\(_2\)O\(_2\) reduces iodine to iodide and is itself oxidised to O\(_2\):
\(\mathrm{H_2O_2 + I_2 + 2OH^- \to 2I^- + 2H_2O + O_2}\).
(In acidic medium the reverse happens: H\(_2\)O\(_2\) oxidises I\(^-\) to I\(_2\).)
The iodine-containing product is I\(^-\).
Answer: (3) \(\mathrm{I^-}\)
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