(a) Write an equation for the reaction of chlorine with (i) potassium iodide solution; (ii)...
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 1998
(a) Write an equation for the reaction of chlorine with
(i) potassium iodide solution;
(ii) zinc on heating
(b) Identify the product Q in the following reaction: Cl\(_2\) + 2NaOH \(\to\) NaCl + H\(_2\)O + Q.
Explanation
(a) Reactions of chlorine with KI and Zn.
(i) Cl\(_2\) + 2Kl --> 2KCI + l\(_2\)
(ii) Cl\(_2\) + Zn \(\to\) ZnCl\(_2\)
(b) NaCIO or sodium oxochlorate (I) is the product represented by Q in the given equation.
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