NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the product when iodine reacts with water in the presence of oxygen?
Options
- AHydroiodic acid
- BIodine pentoxide
- CIodine monoxide
- DIodine dioxide
Correct answer
B. Iodine pentoxide
Step-by-step solution
In the presence of oxygen, iodine reacts with water to form iodine pentoxide.**