MolSynapsequestion bank
MolSynapse / Question bank / p-Block Elements: Groups 17 and 18 / Chlorine and its reactions
JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3ph188

mol of reacts completely with hot concentrated NaOH according to . The number of moles of electrons lost by the chlorine that is oxidised is

  1. A1.00
  2. B0.60
  3. C1.20
  4. D0.50

Answer: A

In the balanced equation, one Cl goes from 0 to (loses 5 electrons) and five Cl go from 0 to (gain 5 electrons) for every 3 mol of . Moles of electrons lost . The same amount is gained by the chlorine reduced to chloride.
Practice p-Block Elements: Groups 17 and 18 More on Chlorine and its reactions

More questions on Chlorine and its reactions