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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12006732

Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Cl2 with hot and concentrated NaOH. Is this reaction is redox reaction? Justify.

Solution
3Cl2 + 6NaOH → 5NaCl + NaClO3 + 3H2O
Yes, chlorine from zero oxidation state is changed to – 1 and + 5 oxidation states.