This is taken from my book:
2NaOH +Cl2 = NaCl+NaOCl+H2O
In my book,written that this is a disproportion reaction.
But i don't understand Why this is a disproportion reaction?
Please explain me.
2006-08-11 05:33:48 · 4 answers · asked by star123 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A disproportion reaction is one where a single element undergoes both oxidation and reduction. The oxidation state of chlorine in Cl2 is zero, since it is in its element state. The oxidation number of chlorine in NaCl and NaOCl are -1 and +1 respectively. Since chlorine is both oxidised and reduced, this is a disproportion reaction.
Hope you can understand. =)
2006-08-11 06:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by ghost whisperer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the oxidation no of Cl in NaCl is -1 and in NaOCl it is +1 meaning in NaOCl it is oxidised and
Disproportionation or dismutation is a type of reaction in redox chemistry in which a reactant is both oxidised and reduced in the same chemical reaction forming 2 separate compounds
2006-08-11 13:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A disproportion reaction is a reaction involving a substance that produces two different forms of the substance, one more oxidized and the other more reduced than the original.
2006-08-11 12:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cl is both reduced (Cl- in NaCl) and oxidized (Cl+ in NaOCl) thus it is a disproportionation reaction.
2006-08-11 12:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋