Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen and sulfur

Nitrogen and sulfur — practice question

$\text{NCl}_3$ undergoes reaction with $\text{H}_2\text{O}$. $\text{NCl}_3 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{NH}_3 + 3\text{HClO}$ In this reaction, the oxidation state of nitrogen stays the same. Which statement is correct?

  • AChlorine is reduced.
  • BChlorine is oxidised.
  • CHydrogen is both oxidised and reduced.
  • DThis is not a redox reaction.

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