P-Block Elements Ques 620
Question: Which of the following is correct about the reaction? $ 3NaClO\xrightarrow{heat}NaClO_3+2NaCl $
Options:
A) It is disproportionation reaction
B) Oxidation number of Cl decreases as well as increases in this reaction
C) This reaction is used for the manufacture of halates
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ Na\overset{+1}{\mathop{Cl}}O\to Na\overset{+5}{\mathop{Cl}}O_3+2Na\overset{-1}{\mathop{Cl}}. $ All statements are correct as evident from the reaction.
