Chlorate(V) ions, $\text{ClO}_3^-$, form in the redox reaction of chlorine with hot aqueous sodium hydroxide. Oxidation numbers may be used to help balance this reaction equation. What are the coefficients $v$, $x$ and $y$ in the balanced equation? $v\text{Cl}_2(g) + w\text{OH}^-(aq) \rightarrow x\text{Cl}^-(aq) + y\text{ClO}_3^-(aq) + z\text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry