1998 WAEC Chemistry Theory (a) Write an equation for the reaction of chlorine with (i) potassium iodide solution; (ii)...

(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.

(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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