NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
What is the role of Cu(II) ions in the iodometry reaction?
Options
- ACu(II) ions reduce iodine to iodide ions.
- BCu(II) ions oxidize iodide ions to iodine.
- CCu(II) ions complex with iodine to form Cu 2 I 2 .
- DCu(II) ions precipitate with iodine.
Correct answer
B. Cu(II) ions oxidize iodide ions to iodine.
Step-by-step solution
Cu(II) ions act as an oxidizing agent, converting iodide ions (I-) to iodine (I 2 ) in the reaction.