Question

When $C{l}_2$ gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, the oxidation number of chlorine changes from :

• A. zero to -1 and zero to + 5
• B. zero to -1 and zero to +3
• C. zero to +1 and zero to -3
• D. zero to +1 and zero to -5

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) zero to -1 and zero to + 5