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Grade upto college level Physical Chemistry

Iodine(I2) and Bromine(Br2) are added to a solution containing iodide(I-) and bromide ions(Br-). What reaction would occur if the concentration of each species is 1M? The electrode potentials are E0 I2/I-=0.54V and E0 Br2/Br-=1.08V

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12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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Profile image of Pankaj Kumar
5 Years ago
The reaction which has higher reduction potential will be taking place at cathode. Br2 will be reduced to Br- and  I- will be oxidized  to I2.