Q.

In the following reaction :

Cr(OH)3+OH+IO3CrO42+H2O+I

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a

none of these 

b

IO3 is oxidizing agent

c

Cr(OH)3 is oxidized 

d

3e-are being taken by Cr(OH)3 per iodine atom

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

Since oxidation number of I changes from +5 to -IO3is the oxidizing agent. While the oxidation number of chromium changes from  +3 to +6Cr(OH)39 is oxidized.

The redox reaction is shown below,

Cr(OH)3+(OH)+IO3CrO42+H2O+I

Hence, options A and B are correct.

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In the following reaction :Cr(OH)3+OH−+IO3−⟶CrO42−+H2O+I−