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Balance the following equation by the half-reaction method in an acidic or basic solution as indicated.

Cl2 + IO3 - --> IO4- + Cl - ( basic )

2007-03-26 16:17:26 · 1 answers · asked by guitarx313 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Oxidation:

IO3- + 2 OH- ---> IO4- + H2O + 2 e

Reduction:

Cl2 + 2e ---> 2 Cl-

Overall:

IO3- + 2 OH- + Cl2 ---> IO4- + H2O + 2 Cl-

2007-03-26 16:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋