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The reaction Cl<sub>2</sub> + 2NaOH → NaCl + NaOCl + H<sub>2</sub>O is an example of:

Answer: Disproportionation of Cl 2.

  • A Simple oxidation
  • B Disproportionation of Cl<sub>2</sub>
  • C Electrolysis
  • D Acid-base neutralisation only

Correct answer: B. Disproportionation of Cl<sub>2</sub>

Explanation: Cl₂ (oxidation state 0) produces NaCl (Cl is -1, reduced) and NaOCl (Cl is +1, oxidised). The same element undergoes both oxidation and reduction: disproportionation.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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