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Sir, What will be the decrease in oxidation number per atom in Io3- to I- In my book it says 4. I feel it should be 6. Pls help me solve this problem. Thanks Jai

 
Sir,
What will be the decrease in oxidation number per atom in 
Io3- to I-
In my book it says 4.
I feel it should be 6. Pls help me solve this problem.
Thanks
Jai

Grade:12

1 Answers

Arun Kumar IIT Delhi
askIITians Faculty 256 Points
9 years ago
For iodine -(-2+-2+-1)=+5
For I- It can be seen that its -1
so difference should be 6

Thanks & Regards
Arun Kumar
Btech, IIT Delhi
Askiitians Faculty

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