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Homework Statement
C2H5OH(aq) + I3-(aq) → I-(aq) + CO2(g) + CHO2-(aq) + CHI3(aq)
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The Attempt at a Solution
I am stuck on how to get C to combine with I in CHI3. Thanks.
A redox equation is a type of chemical equation that shows the transfer of electrons between reactants in a chemical reaction. It involves the oxidation and reduction of species, hence the name "redox" which stands for reduction-oxidation.
To balance a redox equation, you need to follow these steps:
The following rules can be used to assign oxidation numbers to elements in a redox equation:
Oxidation and reduction are two opposite processes that occur simultaneously in a redox reaction. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons and an increase in oxidation number, while reduction involves the gain of electrons and a decrease in oxidation number. Another key difference is that oxidation releases energy, while reduction requires energy.
Redox equations have many real-world applications, including: