Explain disproportionation reaction of chlorine and a conc alkali.

1.	Explain disproportionation reaction of chlorine and a conc alkali.
Answer» Solution :`3Cl_2(G)+6OH_((aq))^(-)to3ClO_((aq))^(-)+3Cl_((aq))^(-)+3H_2O(l)` In this reaction , elemental chlorine (ZERO oxidation state) is oxidised to hypochlorite ION (+1 oxidation state) and is reduced to chloride ion (-1 oxidation state). In the above reaction, the hypochlorite ion so formed acts as a bleaching agent.

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