In the reaction, 3Cl2+6NaOH →5NaCl+NaClO3+3H2O , the increase in oxidation state/atom of reductant is
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a
1
b
2
c
5
d
10
answer is C.
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This is a disproportionation reaction. Chlorine undergoes both oxidation and reduction.1) Cl2 →Cl-...reduction 0 -1 .......decrease in ox. state; 2) Cl2 →ClO3-.....oxidation 0 +5.......increase in ox. state