JEE Main2017Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
The products obtained when chlorine gas reacts with cold and dilute aqueous NaOH are
Options
- AClO 2 - and ClO 3 -
- BCl - and ClO -
- CCl - and ClO 2 -
- DClO - and ClO 3 -
Correct answer
B. Cl - and ClO -
Step-by-step solution
Cl 2 undergoes disproportionation in cold NaOH . Cl 2 + 2   NaOH   → NaCl + NaOCl + H 2 O