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QJEEM24Ch0cb1: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM24Ch0cb1 Solution: Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as…

Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as shown below :

aCl2( g)+bOH(aq)−→cClO(aq)−+dCl(aq)−+eH2O(l)\mathrm{aCl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{b} \mathrm{OH}_{(\mathrm{aq})}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{c} \mathrm{ClO}_{(\mathrm{aq)}}^{-}+\mathrm{d} \mathrm{Cl}_{(\mathrm{aq})}^{-}+\mathrm{e} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}

The values of a,b,ca, b, c and dd in a balanced redox reaction are respectively :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 3, 4, 4 and 2
  • B 1, 2, 1 and 1
  • C 2, 4, 1 and 3
  • D 2, 2, 1 and 3

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JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 16 English Explanation

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