Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
Thiosulphate reacts differently with iod...

Thiosulphate reacts differently with iodine and bromine in the reaction given below
`2S_(2)O_(3)^(2-) to S_(4)O_(6)^(2-)+2I^(-)`
`S_(2)O_(3)^(2-)+2Br_(2)+5H_(2)Oto2SO_(4)^(2-)+2Br^(-)+10H^(+)`
Which of the following statements justifies the above dual behaviour of thiosulphate?

A

Bromine is a stronger oxidant than iodine

B

Bromine is a weaker oxidant than iodine

C

Thiousuphate undergoes oxidation by bromine and reductuon vby iodine in these rections

D

Bromine undergoes oxidaion and iodine undergoes reduction these reactions

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

It is the correct answer .For details consult N.C.E.R.T. Exercise(Q.14)
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • REDOX REACTIONS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Multiple Choice question (Type-II)|5 Videos

  • REDOX REACTIONS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Multiple Choice question (MCQs)|15 Videos

  • REDOX REACTIONS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise IV Assertion Reason Type Question|3 Videos

  • RATES OF REACTIONS AND CHEMICAL KINETICS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Ultimate Preparatory Package|29 Videos

  • S-BLOCK ELEMENTS (ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METALS )

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Assertion reason|12 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

I_(2)+S_(2)O_(3)^(2-) to I^(-)+S_(4)O_(6)^(2-)

Which of the followingg statements are true about sodium thiosulphate, Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3) ?

Which of the following statements justifies the dual behaviour of atmosphere after learning the reactions ? 2S_(2)O_(3)^(2-)+I_(2) too S_(4)O_(6)^(2-)+2I^(-) S_(2)O_(3)^(2-)+2Br+5H_(2)O to 2SO_(4)^(2-)+2Br^(-)+10H^(+)

Which is the best description of the behaviour of bromine in the reaction given below H_(2)O+Br_(2) rarr HOBr+HBr