Manipal MET2019Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Ozone when reacts with potassium iodide solution liberates certain product, which turns starch paper blue. The liberated substance is
Options
- Aoxygen
- Biodine
- Chydrogen iodide
- Dpotassium hydroxide
Correct answer
B. iodine
Step-by-step solution
O ₃ (Ozone) works as oxidising agent. It reacts with potassium iodide (KI) solution and liberate iodine vapours that turns starch paper blue. aligned O ₃ & O ₂+ O & [2 KI + H ₂ O + O 2 KOH + I ₂] 2 KI + H ₂ O + O ₃ 2 KOH + I ₂+ O ₂ aligned