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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which one of the following is formed apart from sodium chloride when chlorine reacts with hot concentrated sodium hydroxide?

  1. A \(\mathrm{NaOCl}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{NaClO}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{NaClO}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{NaClO}_4\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{NaClO}_3\)

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When chlorine reacts with hot concentrated sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium chlorate and water are obtained. \(\mathrm{Cl}_2(g)+\underset{\text { (hot conc) }}{6 \mathrm{NaOH}} \stackrel{70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}}{\longrightarrow} 5 \mathrm{NaCl}\)…
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