Question
Chemistry Question on Redox reactions
In the reaction
NaOH(hot and conc.) + Cl2 → NaCl + NaCIO3
Change in oxidation state of Cl2 is :
A
0 to -1 and +5
B
0 to -1 and +3
C
0 to 0 and -1
D
0 to -1 and +7
Answer
0 to -1 and +5
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): 0 to -1 and +5.