In the reaction shown below, what species is oxidized? 2NaI + Br2 → 2NaBr + I2 A)...

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In the reaction shown below, what species is oxidized? 2NaI +Br2 → 2NaBr + I2

A) I–

B) I2

C) Br2

D) Na+

E) Br–

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ANSWER A I EXPLANATION During oxidation an element in a species atom ion or molecule will undergo an increase in Oxidation number In the reaction 2NaI Br2 2NaBr I2 I ion iodide ion    See Answer
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