Give balanced equations for the following: Iodate ion reacts with bisulphite ion to liberate iodine.

Explanation

To balance the equation for the reaction between the iodate ion (IO3^-) and the bisulfite ion (HSO3^-), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Write the unbalanced equation
The unbalanced equation for the reaction is:
\[ \text{IO}_3^- + \text{HSO}_3^- \rightarrow \text{I} + \text{HSO}_4^- + \text{SO}_4^{2-} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]

### Step 2: Identify the oxidation states
- In the iodate ion (IO3^-), iodine has an oxidation state of +5.
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