JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Redox Reactions / रेडॉक्स अभिक्रियाएँ Question Bank Mock Test - Redox Reactions

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    The oxidation number of \[Cl\]in\[CaOC{{l}_{2}}\], (bleaching powder) is

    A) Zero, since it contains \[C{{l}_{2}}\]

    B) -1, since it contains \[C{{l}^{-}}\]

    C) +1, since it contains \[Cl{{O}^{-}}\]

    D) +1 and -1, since it contains \[Cl{{O}^{-}}\] and \[C{{l}^{-}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] In \[Ca\left( OCl \right)CI\](bleaching powder,), one chlorine is as chloride and has oxidation number -1, the other chlorine is as \[OC{{l}^{-1}}\]and has oxidation number +1.


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