Q. Among the halogens, the one which is oxidized by nitric acid is
A) Iodine
B) Bromine
C) Fluorine
D) Chlorine
Explanation
(a)
Reducing properties increase from F to I so, it oxidise by nitric acid
$I_{2} + 10HNO_{3} \rightarrow 2HIO_{3} + 10NO_{2} + 4H_{2}O$
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