Observe the following reaction Cl ₂( ~g )+2 OH ⁻( aq ) ClO ⁻( aq )+ Cl ⁻( aq )+ H ₂ O ( l ) Identify the correct statements about this reaction I. Cl ₂( ~g ) is oxidized to ClO ⁻ (aq) II. Cl ₂( ~g ) is oxidized to Cl ⁻( aq ) III. Cl ₂( ~g )

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Observe the following reaction Cl ₂( ~g )+2 OH ⁻( aq ) ClO ⁻( aq )+ Cl ⁻( aq )+ H ₂ O ( l ) Identify the correct statements about this reaction I. Cl ₂( ~g ) is oxidized to ClO ⁻ (aq) II. Cl ₂( ~g ) is oxidized to Cl ⁻( aq ) III. Cl ₂( ~g ) is reduced to ClO ⁻ (aq) IV. Cl ₂( ~g ) is reduced to Cl ⁻( aq ) The correct answer is

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Correct answer: A. I, IV only

In the given reaction, Cl ₂ is getting disproportionated into +1 state in ClO ⁻ and -1 state in Cl ⁻ . Cl ₂ to ClO ⁻ is oxidation while Cl ₂ to Cl ⁻ is reduction.

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