JEE MainChemistryRedox ReactionsMCQ+4 / −1
Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as shown below : The values of and in a balanced redox reaction are respectively :
- A3, 4, 4 and 2
- B1, 2, 1 and 1
- C2, 4, 1 and 3
- D2, 2, 1 and 3
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Correct answer: B
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Write the skeletal reaction
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Identify oxidation states of chlorine
- In , oxidation state of Cl is .
- In , oxidation state of Cl is .
- In , let oxidation state of Cl be :
So chlorine undergoes disproportionation:
- One Cl atom is oxidized:
- One Cl atom is reduced:
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Use the known disproportionation reaction in cold dilute alkali
Chlorine in alkaline medium gives hypochlorite and chloride:
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Verify atom balance
For
- Chlorine: LHS , RHS
- Oxygen: LHS , RHS
- Hydrogen: LHS , RHS
- Charge: LHS , RHS
Hence it is balanced.
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Extract coefficients
Comparing with
we get:
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Match with options
This corresponds to Option B.
Conclusion:
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