Question

In the reaction : $Cl_2 + OH^- \to Cl^- + ClO_4 + H_2O$

• A. Chlorine is oxidised.
• B. Chlorine is reduced.
• C. Chlorine is oxidised as well as reduced.
• D. Chlorine is neither oxidised nor reduced.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Chlorine is oxidised as well as reduced.

Answer 2

$Cl_{2} + OH^{-} \to Cl^{-}+ ClO_{4}^{-} + H_{2}O$