Iodate ion, 3 −, oxidizes 3 2− in acidic solution. the half reaction for the oxidation is 3 2− + 2 → 4 2− + 2 + + 2 − a 100.0 ml sample of solution containing 1.390 g of 3 reacts with 32.5 ml of 0.500 m 23. what is the final oxidation state of the iodine after the reaction has occured.