haileymaness5 haileymaness5

18-12-2016
Chemistry

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HNO3 + HI = NO + I2 + H2O

Can someone help me figure out the oxidation numbers?
Pretty please!!

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tajan8729 tajan8729

18-12-2016

N goes from +5 to +2, a gain of 3 electrons
Each I goes from -1 to 0, a loss of 1 electron
Need a 3:1 ratio of HI to HNO3
Since I is I2 on the product side, use a 6:2 ratio
2HNO3 + 3HI= 2NO + 3I2 + 4H2O

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