Assignment:
Assign oxidation numbers for each of the following atoms in the redox reaction given below.
2H^+(aq) + 2HNO2(aq) + 2I^- -> 2NO(g) +2H2O(l) +I2(s)
a) Oxidation numbers for each.
b) Which atom is being reduced and why.
c) Which atom is being oxidized and why.
d) Which molecule/ion is the reducing agent and why.
e) Which molecule/ion is the oxidizing agent and why.
Provide complete and step by step solution for the question and show calculations and use formulas.