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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

11.4The reactions of chlorine

The reactions of chlorine in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 11.4.1Interpret the reactions of chlorine with cold and hot aqueous sodium hydroxide as disproportionation.
  2. 11.4.2Explain the use of chlorine in water purification, including HOCl and ClO⁻.

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  • Chlorine: disproportionation, water treatment and uses of the halogens

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The reactions of chlorine: sample question

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Why is the reaction Cl₂ + 2OH⁻ → Cl⁻ + ClO⁻ + H₂O described as disproportionation?

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