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When Cl2 gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, the oxidation number of chlorine changes from :

  • Option 1)

    Zero to +1 and zero to -5

  • Option 2)

    Zero to -1 and zero to +5

  • Option 3)

    Zero to -1 and zero to +3

  • Option 4)

    Zero to +1 and zero to -3

 

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3Cl_{2}+N_{a}OH\rightarrow 5N_{a}Cl^{-1}+N_{a}Cl^{+5}O_{3}+3H_{2}O


Option 1)

Zero to +1 and zero to -5

Incorrect

Option 2)

Zero to -1 and zero to +5

Correct

Option 3)

Zero to -1 and zero to +3

Incorrect

Option 4)

Zero to +1 and zero to -3

Incorrect

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