In the disproportionation reaction

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · CBSE · Chemistry · Redox Reactions · Redox Reactions

Problem

3\,\mathrm{ClO^-}(aq) \rightarrow \mathrm{ClO_3^-}(aq) + 2\,\mathrm{Cl^-}(aq)

, which statement correctly identifies the species oxidized and the species reduced? (a)

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

is oxidized to

\mathrm{ClO^-}

, and

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is reduced to

\mathrm{Cl^-}

. (b)

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is oxidized to

\mathrm{Cl^-}

, and

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is reduced to

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

. (c)

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is oxidized to

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

, and

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is reduced to

\mathrm{Cl^-}

. (d)

\mathrm{ClO^-}

is reduced to

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

, and

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

is oxidized to

\mathrm{Cl^-}