Uses of chlorine and chlorate
Uses of chlorine and chlorate
Formula
Cl₂ + 2NaOH → NaCl + NaClO + H₂O
Real World
Domestos bleach contains sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) manufactured by reacting chlorine with cold dilute sodium hydroxide — the same disproportionation reaction studied in class.
Exam Focus
Distinguish between chlorate(I) (ClO⁻, bleach) and chlorate(V) (ClO₃⁻) — examiners penalise mixing them up.
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