Answer to Question #244751 in General Chemistry for Kiara

Question

Aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a household bleach and is a strong oxidizing agent that reacts with chromite ion Cr(OH)_(4)^(-)in basic solution to yield chromate (CrO_(4)^(2-)) and chloride ion.

Based on the above statement select the correct statement:

A) It is simply a disproportionation reaction

B) OCL- has been reduced and Cr(OH)_(4)^(-) has been oxidised

C) It is simply a neutralisation reaction

D) OCL- has been oxidised and Cr(OH)_(4)^(-) has been reduced

Answer 1

D) OCL- has been oxidised and Cr(OH)_(4)^(-) has been reduced