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Which element decreases its oxidation number in this reaction? i2 2kcl ? 2ki cl2?

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The balanced chemical equation is

I2 + 2KCl ===> 2KI + Cl2
Oxidation number 0 +2 -2 2 -2 0


The element that decreases its oxidation number is I. It decreases from 0 to -2. The oxidation number of K remains the same, and Cl increases its oxidation number
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