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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

When chlorine gas is passed through a hot solution of NaOH, a disproportionation reaction occurs. The zero oxidation state of chlorine changes to:
(A) 0 to +5
(B) 0 to -1
(C) 0 to +3
(D) 0 to +1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (C) only
  2. B (B), (C) only
  3. C (A), (B) only
  4. D (A), (D) only
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(C) (A), (B) only

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\( \text{Cl}_2 + 6\text{NaOH (hot)} \rightarrow \text{NaCl} + \text{NaClO}_3 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \) \( \text{Cl}_2 \): Cl oxidation state = 0 \( \text{NaCl} \): Cl oxidation state = -1 \( \text{NaClO}_3 \): \( +1 + x + 3(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +5 \) Changes are 0 to -1 and 0…
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