Which of the following transformations can be carried out by using $HI$ as a reducing agent,under acidic conditions?
[Given: $I_{2(s)} \rightarrow 2I^- ; E^{\circ} = 0.54 \ V$]
$(i)$ $Cu^+ \rightarrow Cu_{(s)} ; E^{\circ} = 0.52 \ V$
$(ii)$ $Cr^{3+} \rightarrow Cr^{2+} ; E^{\circ} = -0.41 \ V$
$(iii)$ $Fe^{3+} \rightarrow Fe^{2+} ; E^{\circ} = 0.77 \ V$
$(iv)$ $Fe^{2+} \rightarrow Fe_{(s)} ; E^{\circ} = -0.44 \ V$

  • A
    $i$ and $iii$
  • B
    $ii$ and $iv$
  • C
    Only $iii$
  • D
    Only $ii$

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