Give the reaction of $I_2$ with $H_2O_2$ in the presence of a basic medium.

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(N/A) In a basic medium,$H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent towards $I_2$. The balanced chemical equation is:
$I_{2(s)} + H_2O_{2(aq)} + 2OH^{-}_{(aq)} \rightarrow 2I^{-}_{(aq)} + 2H_2O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)}$

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