The reaction that takes place when Cl₂ gas is passed through conc.NaOH solution

⇦

⇨

The reaction that takes place when Cl₂ gas is passed through conc.NaOH solution is

Options

(a) oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) displacement
(d) disproportionation

Correct Answer:

disproportionation

Explanation:

3Cl₂ + 6NaOH → 5NaCl + NaClO₃ + 3H₂O; Cl₂ undergoes disproportionation into NaCl (Oxidation Number = -1) and NaClO₃ (Oxidation Number = + 5).

Related Questions:

1. The alcohol manufactured from water gas is
2. When aniline is treated with chloroform in the presence of alcoholic KOH, the product
3. Solubility of the alkaline earth’s metal sulphates in water decreases in the
4. Allergy is the state in which a person experiences
5. The most common type of reaction in aromatic compounds is

Topics: P Block Elements in Group 15 (89)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

---

Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score

18000+ students are using NEETLab to improve their score. What about you?

Solve Previous Year MCQs, Mock Tests, Topicwise Practice Tests, Identify Weak Topics, Formula Flash cards and much more is available in NEETLab Android App to improve your NEET score.

---

Share this page with your friends