ChemistryOxidation and reductionJAMB
In the reaction Cl₂ + 2NaOH → NaCl + NaOCl + H₂O, chlorine is
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Answer: C. both oxidised and reduced
Chlorine goes from 0 to −1 in NaCl and to +1 in NaOCl (disproportionation).
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