sentence: Most iodides are colorless or reddish-yellow and are weak reducing agents.
sentences_before: This is typical of the halogens except for fluorine. Most organic iodine compounds are in the -1 oxidation state.
sentences_after: They are both oxidizing agents.
concept_name: iodide
headings: Iodine Properties Chemical compounds
categories: Halogens Chemical elements Nonmetals