What type of reaction is this: Hydrogen (g) + iodine (s) $\to$ $->$ hydrogen iodide (g)?

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Answer 1 · 2017-03-04T22:13:09

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Dihydrogen is oxidized, and iodine is reduced:

$H_{2} (g) + I_{2} (s) \to 2 H I (g)$ $H_2(g) + I_2(s) rarr 2HI(g)$

What type of reaction is this: Hydrogen (g) + iodine (s) →-> hydrogen iodide (g)?