Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

When chlorine reacts with cold aqueous sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, water and compound X are formed. When chlorine reacts with hot aqueous sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, water and compound Y are formed. What are the oxidation states of chlorine in compound X and compound Y?

  • AX: $-1$, Y: $-5$
  • BX: $-1$, Y: $+5$
  • CX: $+1$, Y: $-5$
  • DX: $+1$, Y: $+5$

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