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Redox and electrochemistry — Question 50

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QUESTION 50 (5 marks)

Acidified dichromate reacts with iodide to form chromium(III) and iodine.

a) Write the balanced dichromate reduction half-equation. [2 marks]

b) Write the balanced net ionic equation. [2 marks]

c) Identify the oxidising agent. [1 marks]

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