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Question

What products are expected from the disproportionation reaction of hypochlorous acid?

A

HClO3 and Cl2O

B

HClO2 and HClO4

C

HCl and Cl2O

D

HCl and HClO3

Answer

HCl and HClO3

Explanation

Solution

+2 +5 –1

3HCIO (aq) $\rightarrow$ HCIO3 (aq) + 2HCI (aq).

It is disproportionation reaction of hypochlorus acid where the oxidation number of CI changes from +1 (in CIO– ) to +5 (in CIO3– ) and –1 (in CI– ).