pBlock ElementsII - Result Question 109
106. Show with balanced chemical reaction what happens when following are mixed?
Aqueous solution of ferric sulphate and potassium iodide.
(1984, 1M)
Show Answer
Solution:
$Fe _2\left(SO _4\right) _3+2 KI \longrightarrow 2 FeSO _4+K _2 SO _4+I _2$
In the above reaction, strong reducing agent, iodide, reducing ferric salt into ferrous salt.