In hydrochloric acid, HOI reacts to give [ICl 2 ] . Use the potential diagrams below

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In hydrochloric acid, HOI reacts to give [ICl2]. Use the potential diagrams below to explain why HOI disproportionates in aqueous acidic solution, but does not when the acid is aqueous HCl.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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