(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.