2l− → l2 + 2e−l− is

Each iodide ion loses an electron to form neutral iodine: 2I⁻ → I₂ + 2e⁻. Losing electrons is oxidation, and iodine’s oxidation number increases from −1 in I⁻ to 0 in I₂. Therefore, iodide is oxidized.

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