Chapter 14, Problem 49QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equations for the oxidation and reduction reactions are to be determined.

Concept Introduction

According the given date, iron undergoes reduction and acts as an oxidising agent. Whereas ${\text{I}}^{-}$ ion undergoes oxidation and produces ${\text{I}}_2$ molecule and ${\text{I}}^{-}$ acts as a reducing agent.