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Chemistry Forums for Students => Inorganic Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: lilla on December 16, 2016, 04:44:44 AM

Title: How does oxalate react in iodometry?
Post by: lilla on December 16, 2016, 04:44:44 AM

What happens to oxalate if you determine the amount of iodine in a mixture by using iodometry?

Title: Re: How does oxalate react in iodometry?
Post by: Borek on December 16, 2016, 09:05:45 AM

How does oxalate react in redox reactions in general?

Title: Re: How does oxalate react in iodometry?
Post by: AWK on December 16, 2016, 03:44:41 PM

Oxalate reacts with iodate (balance reaction in acidic solution) and iodine formed in this reaction can be determined by iodometric titration.

Title: Re: How does oxalate react in iodometry?
Post by: lilla on December 17, 2016, 06:26:34 AM

Ok, so I think I have the right reaction now. Thanks!
5 C₂O₄^2-  +  2 IO₃^- + 12 H⁺   :rarrow: 10 CO₂ + I₂ + 6 H₂O