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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Chlorine on reaction with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide gives :

A

Cl−Cl ^{-} and ClO2−ClO _{2}^{-}

B

Cl−Cl ^{-} and ClO3−ClO _{3}^{-}

C

Cl−Cl ^{-} and ClO−ClO ^{-}

D

ClO3−ClO _{3}^{-} and ClO2−ClO _{2}^{-}

Answer

Cl−Cl ^{-} and ClO3−ClO _{3}^{-}

Explanation

Solution

3Cl2+6OH−→5Cl−+ClO3−+3H2O3 Cl _{2}+6 OH ^{-} \rightarrow 5 Cl ^{-}+ ClO _{3}^{-}+3 H _{2} O