What is Iodine pentoxide?
'''Iodine pentoxide''', also known as '''iodine(V) oxide''' and '''diiodine pentoxide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is I<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>. It has [[iodine]] and [[oxide]] [[ion]]s. The iodine is in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Iodine pentoxide is a white solid. It breaks down to iodine and [[oxygen]] when heated. It reacts with [[carbon monoxide]] to make [[carbon dioxide]] and iodine. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with water to make [[iodic acid]]. ==Preparation== Iodine pentoxide is made by heating iodic acid to {{convert|200|C|F}} in dry air. ==Uses== It is used to see how much carbon monoxide is in a sample of gas. ==Related pages== *[[Iodine pentafluoride]] *[[Iodine trifluoride]] *[[Iodine monochloride]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]