In Hot,basic Solution,the Hypochlorite Ion Is Unstable

question 105

Multiple Choice

In hot,basic solution,the hypochlorite ion is unstable.What are the products of its decomposition?

• A)HCl(aq)and Cl₂(g)
• B)ClO₃^-(aq)and ClO₄^-(aq)
• C)Cl^-(aq)and Cl₂(g)
• D)ClO₂^-(aq)and ClO₃^-(aq)
• E)Cl^-(aq)and ClO₃^-(g)

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