In basic solution, molecular chlorine, Cl2, reacts with hydroxide ions, OH−, to yield chloride ions, Cl−. and chlorate ions, ClO4−. HINT: This is a disproportionation reaction in which the element chlorine is both oxidized and reduced. Write a balanced equation for this reaction.   answer: 3Cl2(aq) + 6OH−(aq) ⟶ 5Cl−(aq) + ClO3 −(aq) + 3H2 O(l)   Can you break down for me how to put it into half reactions and balance it? Also I believe the book made a mistake in the question since chlorate is ClO3- not, not ClO40. Thank you.

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In basic solution, molecular chlorine, Cl2, reacts with hydroxide ions, OH−, to yield chloride ions, Cl−. and chlorate ions, ClO4−. HINT: This is a disproportionation reaction in which the element chlorine is both oxidized and reduced. Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

 

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3Cl2(aq) + 6OH−(aq) ⟶ 5Cl−(aq) + ClO3 −(aq) + 3H2 O(l)

 

Can you break down for me how to put it into half reactions and balance it? Also I believe the book made a mistake in the question since chlorate is ClO3- not, not ClO40. Thank you.

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