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Is there a reaction between o2 and potassium iodide? If there is, please write it​

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Potassium iodide reacts with oxygen in presence of water to produce potassium hydroxide and potassium diiodoiodate(I) .

5KI + 2H₂O + O₂ =4 KOH + I₂ + K(II₂) .

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