AP EAMCET2010Chemistrys Block Elements
Which one of the following is formed apart from sodium chloride when chlorine reacts with hot concentrated sodium hydroxide?
Options
- ANaOCl
- BNaClO ₃
- CNaClO ₂
- DNaClO ₄
Correct answer
B. NaClO ₃
Step-by-step solution
When chlorine reacts with hot concentrated sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium chlorate and water are obtained. Cl ₂(g)+ (hot conc) 6 NaOH 70^ C 5 NaCl + sodium chlorate NaClO ₃ +3 H ₂ O