Question

what type of reaction is the following: $cl_{2}+2oh^{-}\to cl^{-}+clo^{-}+h_{2}o$
acid - base reaction
precipitation reaction
redox reaction

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze oxidation states

In \(Cl_2\), the oxidation state of \(Cl\) is \(0\). In \(Cl^-\), the oxidation state of \(Cl\) is \(- 1\). In \(ClO^-\), the oxidation state of \(Cl\) is \(+1\).

Step2: Determine reaction type

Since the oxidation state of \(Cl\) changes (some \(Cl\) atoms are oxidized from \(0\) to \(+1\) and some are reduced from \(0\) to \(-1\)), this is a redox reaction.

Answer:

redox reaction